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VE03 LLF

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,593 mi
Last recorded95,593 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 LLF
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,593 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

nearside front body damage

Fail 10 Jun 2015 95,588 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

nearside front body damage

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,481 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 91,481 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 78,600 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 78,600 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 68,132 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 68,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 59,560 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 59,560 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 50,012 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 50,012 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s front floors and outer sills

Fail 13 May 2009 41,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 41,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2008 34,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 27,585 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,028 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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VE03 LLF is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VE03 LLF, 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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VE03 LLF is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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