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SO52 EOF

2003 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,011 mi
Last recorded68,011 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 EOF
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 68,011 miles

2 x rear car seats fitted seatbelts not dismantled

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 67,833 miles

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

2 x rear car seats fitted seatbelts not dismantled

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 63,212 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 63,212 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 53,559 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 53,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 May 2008 45,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 45,010 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 37,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,488 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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SO52 EOF is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SO52 EOF, 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 SO52 EOF registered?

SO52 EOF is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is SO52 EOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 EOF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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