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HY53 CEA

2003 Kia Shuma II

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,776 mi
Last recorded63,776 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 CEA
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2013 63,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front wing damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,776 miles

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

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

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

offside front wing damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,405 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP IMAGES POOR

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Fail 15 Oct 2012 55,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

BOTH HEADLAMP IMAGES POOR

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,464 miles

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

minimum reserve travel in parking brake lever

Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,846 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,846 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2009 31,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 26,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,895 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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HY53 CEA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HY53 CEA, 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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HY53 CEA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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