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ST03 EAA

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,644 mi
Last recorded77,644 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 EAA
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 77,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,884 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside jet choked but still supplying adequate water.

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,884 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside jet choked but still supplying adequate water.

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

Power steering fluid on minimum

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 68,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Both front brake discs are excessively corroded.

Both rear brake discs are excessisvely corroded.

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,735 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes have been greased not able to inspect

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,885 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 31,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,043 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,043 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,129 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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ST03 EAA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue 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 ST03 EAA, 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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ST03 EAA is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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