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MM03 CEU

2003 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,859 mi
Last recorded169,859 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 CEU
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 169,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 169,855 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 166,025 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 160,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 156,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 154,128 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 154,128 miles

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 151,160 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 151,160 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre 2 x punctures (not repairable)

rear drop links have slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2006 147,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 130,678 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 130,067 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

aerial broken

an mot test is not the same as a taxi plating test, this vehicle may still fail a plating test

brake pedal rubber worn

rear roll bar bushes worn

rear seat base fitting loose

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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MM03 CEU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,793cc 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 MM03 CEU, 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 MM03 CEU registered?

MM03 CEU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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