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SL03 KJV

2003 Kia Shuma II

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,244 mi
Last recorded69,244 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 KJV
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jul 2011 69,243 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,764 miles

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

front brakes out of balance almost to excess

handbrake efficiency just passed

Pass 9 Apr 2007 48,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,950 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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SL03 KJV is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL03 KJV, 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 SL03 KJV registered?

SL03 KJV is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for SL03 KJV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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