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WJ53 TLZ

2003 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,490 mi
Last recorded81,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TLZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 81,490 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate damaged

start of corrosion floorpans

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,199 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Jan 2023 81,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,769 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

start of corrosion both sills

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,397 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,278 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,798 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,974 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,737 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,861 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,429 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,210 miles

park brake efficiency only just met required limits

Pass 29 Dec 2006 37,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ53 TLZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WJ53 TLZ, 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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WJ53 TLZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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