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SJ03 JJU

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,487 mi
Last recorded42,487 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 JJU
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,487 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 42,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,511 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 35,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front link pins slightly worn

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,070 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 30,068 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 24,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,617 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 JJU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 JJU, 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 JJU registered?

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

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