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SJ53 HJC

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,991 mi
Last recorded87,991 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HJC
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,991 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,905 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 87,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 80,436 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 80,365 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,325 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 45,325 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 400,385 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system middle section mounting hanger is broken

offside front brake disc inner surface is slightly scores and pitted

offside rear brake disc outer surface is slightly scored and pitted

spare tyre is worn to excess

Fail 27 May 2011 400,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system middle section mounting hanger is broken

offside front brake disc inner surface is slightly scores and pitted

offside rear brake disc outer surface is slightly scored and pitted

spare tyre is worn to excess

Pass 20 May 2010 35,677 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 35,677 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 31,469 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a screw in it's side wall area

nearside front tyre pressure is low

nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 29 May 2008 26,063 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 16,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,402 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SJ53 HJC is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ53 HJC, 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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SJ53 HJC is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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