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AM03 FAA

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,566 mi
Last recorded105,566 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 FAA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,566 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 105,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,057 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 75,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,866 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,856 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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AM03 FAA is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM03 FAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM03 FAA registered?

AM03 FAA is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is AM03 FAA safe to buy?

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