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PN53 OPV

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 OPV
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 97,183 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and aim low (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 18% (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,059 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 88,059 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,947 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

dammage on o/s/r wing

Fail 13 Aug 2014 79,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

dammage on o/s/r wing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2010 21,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 10,422 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,125 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 9,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 7,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,510 miles

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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PN53 OPV is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PN53 OPV, 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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What year was PN53 OPV registered?

PN53 OPV is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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