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SJ03 GNU

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,621 mi
Last recorded83,621 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 GNU
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,669 miles

offside front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,499 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,629 miles

near side front tyre worn on outside edge.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 63,629 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,645 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 55,645 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 312,827 miles

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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SJ03 GNU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ03 GNU, 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 SJ03 GNU registered?

SJ03 GNU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is SJ03 GNU safe to buy?

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