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RF03 ZWV

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,661 mi
Last recorded132,661 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 132,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres cut out on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2012 117,035 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 102,245 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 102,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,614 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 ZWV is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

RF03 ZWV is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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