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VO53 LXA

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,290 mi
Last recorded13,290 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 LXA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 13,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 12,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 12,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 12,270 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 11,737 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 11,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,181 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 10,517 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,269 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,667 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,394 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,655 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 6,680 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 5,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,419 miles

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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VO53 LXA is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO53 LXA, 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.

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What year was VO53 LXA registered?

VO53 LXA is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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