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EJ53 FZZ

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,348 mi
Last recorded79,348 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FZZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,348 miles

nearside front floor corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,483 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 78,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL Light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 76,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL Light on

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,914 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 72,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 70,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 68,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,332 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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EJ53 FZZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ53 FZZ, 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 EJ53 FZZ registered?

EJ53 FZZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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