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DG03 XPL

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,930 mi
Last recorded104,930 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XPL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 104,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 104,930 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 81,953 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 81,953 miles

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

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

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

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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DG03 XPL is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DG03 XPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 XPL registered?

DG03 XPL is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is DG03 XPL safe to buy?

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