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RV53 FJY

2003 Kia Shuma II

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,990 mi
Last recorded58,990 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FJY
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,990 miles

both front c.v gaitors deteraiting

both rear brake pipes at rear flexi corroding

engine/gearbox damp

exhaust corroding,rear bracket loose

front number plate deteraiting

front to reear brake and fuel pipes covered in sealer

handbrake travel could improve

movement in front wiper linkage

movement in nearside front droplink

movement in offside front anti roll bar 'd' bush

offside rear tyre low

rear number plate deteriated badly

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slight movement in both rear 'd'bushes

Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,989 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front c.v gaitors deteraiting

both rear brake pipes at rear flexi corroding

engine/gearbox damp

exhaust corroding,rear bracket loose

front number plate deteraiting

front to reear brake and fuel pipes covered in sealer

handbrake travel could improve

movement in front wiper linkage

movement in nearside front droplink

movement in offside front anti roll bar 'd' bush

offside rear tyre low

rear number plate deteriated badly

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slight movement in both rear 'd'bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,653 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

both front wipers torn

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

nearside doors scratched

nearside front washer jet partial choked

nearside rear door dented

offside front door dented

parcel shelf missing

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear washer inop

rear wiper torn

Fail 16 Feb 2010 50,653 miles

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

both front tyres v low tread

both front wipers torn

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

nearside doors scratched

nearside front washer jet partial choked

nearside rear door dented

offside front door dented

parcel shelf missing

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear washer inop

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade torn.

Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,576 miles

handbrake levers on caliper not fully returning

nearside rear door seal insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RV53 FJY is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV53 FJY, 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 RV53 FJY registered?

RV53 FJY is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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