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SJ03 HSM

2003 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,046 mi
Last recorded34,046 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HSM
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,046 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

n/s headlight water contaminated

o/s mirror cracked slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,356 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 19,356 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 HSM is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HSM, 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 HSM registered?

SJ03 HSM is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is SJ03 HSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 HSM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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