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RE53 DXU

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,974 mi
Last recorded58,974 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2015 58,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,721 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 51,721 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,303 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 42,481 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,139 miles

rear disc pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,505 miles

rear disc pads low

Fail 13 Sep 2007 30,697 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s and n/s/r seatbelts not fully tested baby seats fitted

o/s rear tyre low on limit

rear disc pads low

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,697 miles

o/s and n/s/r seatbelts not fully tested baby seats fitted

o/s rear tyre low on limit

rear disc pads low

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,725 miles

Minor damage on windscreen zone B

N/s/r tyre low on limit

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 DXU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE53 DXU, 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 RE53 DXU registered?

RE53 DXU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is RE53 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 DXU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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