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DA52 SZK

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 SZK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 96,340 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 96,340 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe burstring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre(rear joint) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to flexi (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 86h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,138 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 89,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2xmain (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f perished

Fail 9 Feb 2016 83,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2xmain (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f perished

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,659 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

hard corrosion n/s/r outer sill

Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,056 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 76,056 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,952 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,087 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 68,074 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,153 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal or grease

Fail 22 Jan 2011 64,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal or grease

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,375 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,835 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 54,835 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)

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,900 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 48,900 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,592 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 34,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DA52 SZK is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DA52 SZK, 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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DA52 SZK is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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