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EA53 DHV

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,011 mi
Last recorded101,011 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DHV
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 101,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,034 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 91,474 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 88,712 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 85,988 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 85,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 84,144 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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EA53 DHV is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA53 DHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA53 DHV?

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What year was EA53 DHV registered?

EA53 DHV is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is EA53 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 DHV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA53 DHV have outstanding finance?

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