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RF03 ZWR

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,551 mi
Last recorded51,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 ZWR
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,551 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 51,547 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,100 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 47,100 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high lambda to high or to rich (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has deep cut on the tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 41,401 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,277 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 25,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,857 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 15,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,426 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 13,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 10,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,262 miles

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

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 ZWR is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWR, 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 RF03 ZWR registered?

RF03 ZWR is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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