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PO53 EWB

2003 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,621 mi
Last recorded61,621 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,621 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 61,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,839 miles

oil leak on engine

travel in handbrake

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,588 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 45,587 miles

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

front brakes imbalance

nearside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,564 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,112 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 26,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,285 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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PO53 EWB is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

PO53 EWB is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is PO53 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO53 EWB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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