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NK53 EWA

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,805 mi
Last recorded50,805 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 EWA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,828 miles

Body has slight corrosion O S R outer will corroded (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted, partially obscuring some testable item's from view.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,666 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 40,666 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear wiper worn

advise slight corrosion on nearside + offside sils

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,503 miles

Advise wheel trim s fitted cant fully check road wheels

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2012 36,024 miles

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

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

Advise n/s/r brake sticking slightly

Advise o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,847 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake lever travel

Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake lever travel

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,067 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 28,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,794 miles

lot of travel on hand brake lever

Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,978 miles

handbrake lever travel

Fail 22 Sep 2006 16,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake lever travel

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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NK53 EWA is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NK53 EWA, 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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NK53 EWA is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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