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GJ53 JXF

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,086 mi
Last recorded40,086 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,086 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut to n/s/r tyre tread area but not in excess of 25mm or 10% of the width of the tyre, deep enough to expose cords or structure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion starting to o/s & n/s/f floor areas within 30cms of front subframe mountings

handbrake travels a long way but not to stop

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,020 miles

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

Corrosion starting o/s & n/s floor within 30cms of front suspension mounings

Handbrake travels a long way but not to stop

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2008 34,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Corrosion starting o/s & n/s floor within 30cms of front suspension mounings

Handbrake travels a long way but not to stop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Possible puncture n/s/r tyre

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,799 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion starting o/s & n/s front floor within 30cms of suspension mountings

centre to rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,878 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 17,878 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 JXF is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GJ53 JXF, 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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GJ53 JXF is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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