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SW03 NZS

2003 Kia Shuma II

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 NZS
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,484 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 78,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch badly corroded (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip missing ? (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,043 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded ? patched for mot ;

Fail 22 Jan 2015 74,967 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,137 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

management light on

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2014 71,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

management light on

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,042 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 68,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,327 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 66,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,693 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 62,693 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 117,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,373 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,158 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 40,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SW03 NZS is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SW03 NZS, 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 SW03 NZS registered?

SW03 NZS is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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