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HN53 RVU

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,144 mi
Last recorded52,144 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 RVU
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,144 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,781 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,376 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake long travel

suspension parts rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,019 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long handbrake travel

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,532 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,773 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 24,709 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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HN53 RVU 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 85.7%.

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 HN53 RVU, 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 HN53 RVU registered?

HN53 RVU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is HN53 RVU safe to buy?

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