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GJ03 OUS

2003 Kia Shuma II

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,507 mi
Last recorded53,507 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OUS
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 47,473 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

engine oil leak

exhaust wearing thin and clamps

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r handbrake effort low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,806 miles

handbrake has low reserve travel

Fail 18 Jun 2010 30,606 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,606 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,108 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge(185/65/14)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 20,108 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge(185/65/14)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 15,098 miles

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

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

power steering pipes damp

Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,075 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 12,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OUS is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ03 OUS, 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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GJ03 OUS is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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