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RF03 ZWP

2003 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,656 mi
Last recorded78,656 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 ZWP
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 78,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 69,858 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 60,103 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2016 60,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 May 2015 49,130 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 49,130 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 24,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,492 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 15,883 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,859 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

Fail 30 Apr 2009 13,859 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 1 May 2008 11,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 8,687 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 8,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 May 2006 6,346 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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RF03 ZWP is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RF03 ZWP, 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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RF03 ZWP is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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