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RV03 FLP

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,879 mi
Last recorded42,879 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FLP
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre starting too perish

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,206 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,896 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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RV03 FLP is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RV03 FLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV03 FLP registered?

RV03 FLP is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RV03 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 FLP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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