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HV53 KTX

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,211 mi
Last recorded110,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 KTX
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 110,211 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 110,211 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both outer rear sills rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2010 100,898 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,127 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 90,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,403 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 78,403 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,750 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 62,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

handbrake slightly high

Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,163 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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HV53 KTX is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HV53 KTX, 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 HV53 KTX registered?

HV53 KTX is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is HV53 KTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 KTX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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