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PO53 UZN

2003 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,074 mi
Last recorded46,074 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 UZN
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,759 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,969 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,046 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 UZN is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UZN, 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 UZN registered?

PO53 UZN is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PO53 UZN safe to buy?

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