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SO03 UGJ

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,948 mi
Last recorded67,948 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 UGJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,948 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 67,925 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,547 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,786 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are corroded & worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,796 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 45,782 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,764 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 32,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,383 miles

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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SO03 UGJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO03 UGJ, 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 SO03 UGJ registered?

SO03 UGJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is SO03 UGJ safe to buy?

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