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SD03 HGL

2003 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,304 mi
Last recorded54,304 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 HGL
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,304 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,275 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,275 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inside

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,463 miles

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

rear exhaust has a broken mounting but still adequately supported

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,576 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 30,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,743 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,321 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 16,315 miles

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

avise on off side front tyre is 3mil

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SD03 HGL is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD03 HGL, 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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SD03 HGL is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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