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RN03 HPK

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,352 mi
Last recorded53,352 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 HPK
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,352 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 53,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,219 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,166 miles

rear no plate marked

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,974 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,241 miles

advise damage repair to front of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,929 miles

see previous vt 32 issued

Fail 28 Jul 2006 15,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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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RN03 HPK is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RN03 HPK, 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 RN03 HPK registered?

RN03 HPK is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is RN03 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 HPK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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