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LV53 JZW

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,039 mi
Last recorded38,039 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 JZW
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,039 miles

corrosion to front floor pans

eml on

Fail 8 Aug 2013 38,039 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front floor pans

eml on

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,426 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 32,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,456 miles

Cant see back brakes

EML on

Front number plate very poor

Fail 5 Mar 2009 21,855 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front number plate

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,855 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front number plate

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,174 miles

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)

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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LV53 JZW is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV53 JZW, 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 LV53 JZW registered?

LV53 JZW is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is LV53 JZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 JZW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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