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GJ03 KPY

2003 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,856 mi
Last recorded89,856 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 KPY
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 89,856 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,041 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front brake dics worn on inner surface

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake dics worn on inner surface

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 12 Apr 2010 72,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,680 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 63,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,434 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 51,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 41,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,454 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,096 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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GJ03 KPY is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GJ03 KPY, 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

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What year was GJ03 KPY registered?

GJ03 KPY is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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