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KL03 TLN

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,837 mi
Last recorded78,837 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 TLN
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch is heavily corroded

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Rear quarter panels are very rusty

bodywork damage in several places

wiper linkage is worn

Fail 26 Sep 2016 78,837 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch is heavily corroded

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Rear quarter panels are very rusty

bodywork damage in several places

wiper linkage is worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,757 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bodywork damaged

both front floor panels rusty

both rear sills to arches rusty

exhaust bracket broken and corroded

front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box mounting bracket is broken

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,082 miles

bodywork damaged

rear exhuast joint corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,082 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bodywork damaged

rear exhuast joint corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,547 miles

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

bodywork damage in several places

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,049 miles

bodywork damaged in many places

centre to rear exhuast sections very rusty

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,570 miles

bodywork is damaged in several places

marks in front screen

rear exhuast joint is very rusty

wiper linkage is worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

long handbrake travel

nearside outer sill is damaged

offside wiper blade ends are split

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,958 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight damage to body work in several places

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,249 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,987 miles

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

offside driveshaft inner cv joint slight play †

Fail 7 Sep 2006 33,987 miles

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

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

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

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

offside driveshaft inner cv joint slight play †

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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KL03 TLN is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KL03 TLN, 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 KL03 TLN registered?

KL03 TLN is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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