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GU53 ZKP

2003 Kia Shuma II

Green Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,114 mi
Last recorded94,114 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 ZKP
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2020 94,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall also cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,907 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Exhaust centre to rear section rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Considerable handbrake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 91,907 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust centre to rear section rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Considerable handbrake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills starting to corrode

considerable handbrake lever travel

exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,900 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust centre to rear joint corroded

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 86,045 miles

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

exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

nearside rear wheelarch starting to corrode

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 24 Aug 2016 86,045 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

nearside rear wheelarch starting to corrode

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,216 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,051 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

Fail 5 Aug 2014 80,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

considerable handbrake lever travel

front pads are very low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,508 miles

front pads getting low

considerable handbrake lever travel

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 135,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,389 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 55,327 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,507 miles

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

parking brake travel high

wipers split

Pass 15 Sep 2007 25,531 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 11,371 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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GU53 ZKP is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Green with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GU53 ZKP, 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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GU53 ZKP is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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