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DA03 VBG

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,726 mi
Last recorded51,726 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VBG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,726 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre scuffed

split in inside of offside rear tyre rear bumper & n/s/f door damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 51,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror missing front & rear discs worn

nearside front tyre scuffed split in inside wall offside rear tyre rear bumper & n/s/f door damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2009 47,496 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,521 miles

Offside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,786 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 30,782 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 22,800 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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DA03 VBG is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA03 VBG, 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 DA03 VBG registered?

DA03 VBG is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DA03 VBG safe to buy?

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