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LV53 KBE

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,681 mi
Last recorded65,681 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 KBE
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,681 miles

front offside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,023 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,023 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,212 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 57,208 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,420 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

exhaust system corroded

front floor pans corroded

nearside rear light unit cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,383 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

exhaust system corroded

front floor pans corroded

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,777 miles

front floor pans corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,076 miles

nearside and offside front floor pans lightly corroded

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear bumper damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

water inside nearside rear fog light

Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,217 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 38,215 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,202 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,252 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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LV53 KBE 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 64.3%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE registered?

LV53 KBE is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LV53 KBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 KBE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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