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DA03 ZGS

2003 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,658 mi
Last recorded44,658 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZGS
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 44,658 miles

Engine light on

Excessive travel in handbrake lever

Handbrake effort low

Nearside washer jet just ok for mot

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear wiper blade split

Stone chip in windscreen in drivers view

Fail 14 May 2016 44,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Engine light on

Excessive travel in handbrake lever

Handbrake effort low

Nearside washer jet just ok for mot

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear wiper blade split

Steering locking device insecure Both track rod end nuts loose (2.2.C.1g)

Stone chip in windscreen in drivers view

Pass 14 May 2015 33,144 miles

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

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

no rear washer

Fail 14 May 2015 33,144 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

no rear washer

Pass 14 May 2014 26,269 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2013 19,247 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

slight deterioration n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 10 May 2013 19,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre/rear exhaust corroded

slight deterioration n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 May 2012 13,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,676 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,845 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 10,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,572 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,719 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 ZGS is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA03 ZGS, 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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DA03 ZGS is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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