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KU53 SPZ

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,308 mi
Last recorded37,308 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 SPZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 34,564 miles

suspension components rusty

underside rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2021 34,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components rusty

underside rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 16 Aug 2019 33,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside very rusty in places

Fail 13 Aug 2019 33,852 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

low effort on both sides of parking brake

underside very rusty in places

Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,168 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

underside rusty in places

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,347 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,989 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 30,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,979 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,551 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,140 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,478 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 13,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,087 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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KU53 SPZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KU53 SPZ, 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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KU53 SPZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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