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FG03 VLJ

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,582 mi
Last recorded52,582 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,582 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 52,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 50,031 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,639 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking on tread

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,828 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,635 miles

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

rear exhaust section badly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 45,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,496 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,713 miles

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

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

Rear tyres getting perished 185/65/14 H

Fail 21 Sep 2011 39,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear tyres getting perished 185/65/14 H

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,097 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 34,097 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,716 miles

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

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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FG03 VLJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG03 VLJ, 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 FG03 VLJ registered?

FG03 VLJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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