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MJ53 SXG

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,764 mi
Last recorded36,764 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SXG
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,443 miles

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

parking brake travel just acceptable

Fail 1 Dec 2008 34,443 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

parking brake travel just acceptable

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,418 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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MJ53 SXG is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ53 SXG, 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 MJ53 SXG registered?

MJ53 SXG is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is MJ53 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ53 SXG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ53 SXG have outstanding finance?

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