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BF03 KLA

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,587 mi
Last recorded48,587 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KLA
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 48,587 miles

covers on sills inner and outer sills

offsides rear outer sills and rear. has body filler on and two front floor has body filler on .

rear pads can not be viwed

Fail 8 Sep 2018 49,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel ach hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both side rears (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 42,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

both side rear stop and tail lights have product on the lens but not affecting light out put

Fail 28 Sep 2016 42,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both side rear stop and tail lights have product on the lens but not affecting light out put

Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre section (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Rear Both Tail Lamp Lens (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,075 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 22,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,999 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 19,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,960 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,704 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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BF03 KLA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 51,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 KLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF03 KLA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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