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SK03 BCF

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,975 mi
Last recorded90,975 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 BCF
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre punctured

Pass 27 Dec 2007 68,079 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,634 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 37,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre 2mm

no oil reading on dip stick

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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SK03 BCF is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK03 BCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK03 BCF registered?

SK03 BCF is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is SK03 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 BCF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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