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SJ03 GLC

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,024 mi
Last recorded108,024 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 GLC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 108,024 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 99,170 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,371 miles

condition of rear number plate

Fail 8 Jul 2009 78,371 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

condition of rear number plate

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,098 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front wearing on edges & close to limit

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,355 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,917 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 43,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SJ03 GLC is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ03 GLC, 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 SJ03 GLC registered?

SJ03 GLC is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is SJ03 GLC safe to buy?

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