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SW03 NZU

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,840 mi
Last recorded96,840 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 NZU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 96,840 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,275 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 56,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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 26 May 2006 36,529 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 36,529 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SW03 NZU is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SW03 NZU, 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

How do I check the history of SW03 NZU?

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What year was SW03 NZU registered?

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

Is SW03 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 NZU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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