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HG53 VZL

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,008 mi
Last recorded54,008 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VZL
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,878 miles

rear end damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,813 miles

discs rusty

rear end has suffered severe impact (not within prescrbed area)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 45,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

brake discs rusted

rear end damage,chassis damage not within 30cm of suspension

Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,363 miles

Both rear tyres getting low .

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,809 miles

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

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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HG53 VZL is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG53 VZL, 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 HG53 VZL registered?

HG53 VZL is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is HG53 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 VZL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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