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PO53 EHD

2003 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,920 mi
Last recorded75,920 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 EHD
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,920 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 2014 69,802 miles

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

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

The n/s rear tyre has age related cracks developing.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 69,802 miles

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

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

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

The n/s rear tyre has age related cracks developing.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,805 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,361 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,082 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,762 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 27,762 miles

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

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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PO53 EHD is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PO53 EHD, 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 PO53 EHD registered?

PO53 EHD is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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