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SJ03 GMX

2003 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,403 mi
Last recorded75,403 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 GMX
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,994 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 58,994 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,552 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,468 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,548 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,248 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,641 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,020 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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SJ03 GMX is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SJ03 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

SJ03 GMX is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is SJ03 GMX safe to buy?

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