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DA03 ZGV

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,178 mi
Last recorded73,178 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZGV
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,178 miles

engine management lamp stays on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 73,178 miles

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

engine management lamp stays on

Pass 3 Sep 2011 64,528 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 55,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,316 miles

all discs have slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2008 44,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all discs have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,989 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,578 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 ZGV is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

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

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