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NK53 KMJ

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,971 mi
Last recorded51,971 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 KMJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 May 2009 51,971 miles

both front brake discs slightly scored on inside face

both rear outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,211 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,768 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,877 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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NK53 KMJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KMJ, 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 NK53 KMJ registered?

NK53 KMJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is NK53 KMJ safe to buy?

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