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CE53 NXU

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,671 mi
Last recorded66,671 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NXU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,671 miles

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Fail 16 Jun 2016 66,671 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,855 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight cracking osr tyre in tread area

slight play osf anti roll bar link

slight play osf link arm

Fail 12 Jun 2014 53,855 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight cracking osr tyre in tread area

slight play osf anti roll bar link

slight play osf link arm

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,455 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 42,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,895 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 34,895 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,756 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 8,954 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 8,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CE53 NXU is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE53 NXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 NXU registered?

CE53 NXU is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is CE53 NXU safe to buy?

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