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GJ53 SPZ

2003 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,175 mi
Last recorded62,175 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 SPZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 62,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre VERY low on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,342 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,346 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,117 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 SPZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GJ53 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

GJ53 SPZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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