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NC53 COA

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,961 mi
Last recorded37,961 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 COA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 37,961 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low and perished 185/65/14

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear number plate starting to corroded

all suspension parts corroded

exhaust system badly corroded with slight blow

Fail 31 Aug 2022 37,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre getting low and perished 185/65/14

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear number plate starting to corroded

all suspension parts corroded

exhaust system badly corroded with slight blow

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,923 miles

heat shield loose front

Fail 26 Aug 2021 36,904 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front head lights faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed plus weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed plus weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

heat shield loose front

Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,411 miles

both rear sills to floor corroded and weak

front brake disc corroded

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,738 miles

clutch heavily worn

exhaust system corroded

slight blow from center exhaust box

Fail 19 Aug 2019 35,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch heavily worn

exhaust system corroded

slight blow from center exhaust box

Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,286 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 34,286 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,199 miles

Exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,436 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 19,881 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 19,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,513 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 15,847 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,283 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 11,473 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,538 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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NC53 COA is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC53 COA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NC53 COA registered?

NC53 COA is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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