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AX03 MSU

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,527 mi
Last recorded104,527 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MSU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,527 miles

Front number plate loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 104,527 miles

Front number plate loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,147 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

head lamp pattern deteriorating

n/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/front brake pipe corroding

o/s/rear tyre cracked between tread

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,797 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,865 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 55,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,160 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 MSU is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX03 MSU, 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 AX03 MSU registered?

AX03 MSU is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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