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CX53 TYP

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,142 mi
Last recorded102,142 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 TYP
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,142 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear o/s sill and front floor pan around subframe mounting not excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2014 97,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear o/s sill and front floor pan around subframe mounting not excessive

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,235 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 94,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 85,766 miles

Battery terminal loose

NSR wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,766 miles

Battery terminal loose

NSR wheel arch corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,332 miles

OSF repeater loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,332 miles

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

OSF repeater loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,243 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 Jul 2009 64,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,280 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,732 miles

FRONT NUMBERPLATE DETERIORATED AT TOP

N/S/FRONT WIPERBLADE TORN TOP AND BOTTOM

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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CX53 TYP is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX53 TYP, 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 CX53 TYP registered?

CX53 TYP is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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