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RE53 DXP

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 DXP
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,038 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,163 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 92,158 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 82,323 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,952 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,085 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,145 miles

both front floor pans damaged, possibly caused by jacking.

chip in windscreen zone B

Fail 20 Aug 2008 46,139 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen zone B

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing very low

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,356 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,675 miles

Centre exhaust box temporarily repair with exhaust putty

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 22,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RE53 DXP is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE53 DXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE53 DXP registered?

RE53 DXP is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RE53 DXP safe to buy?

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