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RJ53 DCE

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

56,347 mi
Last recorded56,347 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 DCE
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,347 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,887 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,250 miles

offside rear tyre low in tread

Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,250 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre low in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,736 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

offside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,649 miles

offside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,473 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,331 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,370 miles

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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RJ53 DCE is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue 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 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 RJ53 DCE, 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 RJ53 DCE registered?

RJ53 DCE is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is RJ53 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 DCE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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