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AX03 MPZ

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MPZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,094 miles

n/s/r park brake effort lower than o/s/r

slight brake bind at o/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r park brake effort considerably lower than o/s/r

n/s/r tyre becoming worn (2mm)

o/s/r outer brake pad appears worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r park brake effort considerably lower than o/s/r

n/s/r tyre becoming worn (2mm)

o/s/r outer brake pad appears worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,409 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seats fitted to rear preventing full inspection off adult belts

N/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit & is cracked & perished.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,288 miles

N/s/f wishbone front bush has some play.

N/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on outside edge

O/s & n/s rear outer brake pipes have surface corrosion but not pitted.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 66,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,059 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 43,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,384 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,920 miles

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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AX03 MPZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX03 MPZ, 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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AX03 MPZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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