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PL03 VDF

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,100 mi
Last recorded53,100 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VDF
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 53,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 52,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,512 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,767 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,994 miles

Rear tyre casings showing signs of cracking

poor image n/s headlamp

Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,994 miles

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

Rear tyre casings showing signs of cracking

poor image n/s headlamp

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,235 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,402 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,034 miles

centre and rear section of exhaust getting corroded

front and rear pads half worn

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,618 miles

centre and rear section of exhaust getting corroded

rear pads half worn

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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PL03 VDF is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PL03 VDF, 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 PL03 VDF registered?

PL03 VDF is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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