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WJ03 NUX

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,454 mi
Last recorded62,454 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 NUX
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 62,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,936 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 60,930 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 55,838 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,967 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 53,958 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,759 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 51,759 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNT (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,942 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 47,942 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,588 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 43,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,816 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 39,796 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,959 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,944 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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WJ03 NUX is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ03 NUX, 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 WJ03 NUX registered?

WJ03 NUX is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ03 NUX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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