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MF53 GXA

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 GXA
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 74,316 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,492 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 58,492 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,954 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,968 miles

Oil leak - gearbox

Oil present on power steering rack, unable to see any oil leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2010 43,968 miles

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

Oil leak - gearbox

Oil present on power steering rack, unable to see any oil leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2009 38,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,824 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 32,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,087 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,160 miles

front brake discs slightly warped

front tyres are worn on inner edges close to limit

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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MF53 GXA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF53 GXA, 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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MF53 GXA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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