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LG03 GJG

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,253 mi
Last recorded40,253 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 GJG
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Note. 185 tyres fitted to front axle. 195 fitted to rear axle.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 40,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 40,229 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,077 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 40,077 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,005 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,848 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 39,351 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 39,351 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 38,663 miles

Parking brake 16% needs adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Jul 2016 38,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake 16% needs adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Jun 2015 37,633 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 36,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 31,782 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 30,729 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,604 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 27,604 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,358 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,925 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 17,919 miles

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

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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LG03 GJG is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LG03 GJG, 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 LG03 GJG registered?

LG03 GJG is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LG03 GJG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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