MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SJ53 HJC registered?
SJ53 HJC is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 10 September 2003.
Is SJ53 HJC safe to buy?
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