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PK52 RNJ

2003 Kia Shuma II

Green Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,589 mi
Last recorded100,589 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 RNJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,589 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 100,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,384 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 93,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,648 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 84,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,827 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 77,057 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 77,033 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,199 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 74,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate slightly deteriorating

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,266 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 68,266 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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PK52 RNJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Green with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PK52 RNJ, 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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PK52 RNJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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