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MF53 KZC

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,774 mi
Last recorded72,774 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,774 miles

rear exhaust secured with a metal wire

Fail 1 Oct 2013 72,774 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust secured with a metal wire

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,882 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,542 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil switch leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

185 65 14

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil switch leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,467 miles

some wear on the outer edge of n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,467 miles

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

some wear on the outer edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,661 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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MF53 KZC is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MF53 KZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF53 KZC registered?

MF53 KZC is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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The MOT history for MF53 KZC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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