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SP03 TKA

2003 Kia Shuma II

Green Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,050 mi
Last recorded72,050 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 TKA
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,560 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rattle from centre & rear exhaust silencers

Fail 13 Sep 2010 62,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rattle from centre & rear exhaust silencers

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,622 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer rattling.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,201 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,951 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play at nearside front anti roll bar link

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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SP03 TKA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Green with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP03 TKA, 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 SP03 TKA registered?

SP03 TKA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SP03 TKA safe to buy?

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