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DU53 ZXD

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,673 mi
Last recorded69,673 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ZXD
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,549 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,442 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 Sep 2009 57,744 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres just starting to wear at edges

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 11 Sep 2009 57,733 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres just starting to wear at edges

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,290 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 51,290 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,678 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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DU53 ZXD is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 51,294 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 II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU53 ZXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU53 ZXD registered?

DU53 ZXD is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DU53 ZXD safe to buy?

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