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CA03 NTC

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,585 mi
Last recorded74,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 NTC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,585 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 74,584 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,578 miles

Rear exhaust bracket rusty.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,574 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,402 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,982 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,982 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 50,828 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,828 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 44,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level stop lamp partially illuminated

Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,109 miles

high level stop lamp partially illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,474 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 38,474 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,586 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 31,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,544 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)

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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CA03 NTC is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CA03 NTC, 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 CA03 NTC registered?

CA03 NTC is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is CA03 NTC safe to buy?

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