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KF53 BTY

2003 Kia Shuma II

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,207 mi
Last recorded76,207 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 BTY
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,207 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 76,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 7,236 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,646 miles

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

both rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to parts of exhaust

Fail 27 Aug 2014 69,646 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to parts of exhaust

Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,615 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear road springs

front number plate damaged only just passed test

some play between o/s inner c/v joint and shift

unable to fully see rear brake pads

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,715 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

front no plate damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,803 miles

corrosion to parts of exhaust

no tread on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

tracking may need adjustment!

tread low on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,803 miles

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

corrosion to parts of exhaust

no tread on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

tracking may need adjustment!

tread low on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,360 miles

3mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

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

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,891 miles

slight front brake judder

Fail 10 Sep 2009 50,850 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight front brake judder

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,306 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 44,278 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,929 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

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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KF53 BTY is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KF53 BTY, 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 KF53 BTY registered?

KF53 BTY is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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