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GJ53 JHX

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,729 mi
Last recorded63,729 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JHX
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,098 miles

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

rear brake discs are in poor condition and noisey

Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,096 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs are in poor condition and noisey

Pass 21 May 2011 40,967 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,827 miles

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

Minor gearbox leak

N/S/F Tyre getting slightly low on edges + minor sidewall damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,559 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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GJ53 JHX is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ53 JHX, 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 GJ53 JHX registered?

GJ53 JHX is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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