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WL03 NVZ

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,881 mi
Last recorded72,881 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 NVZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,782 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,169 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,250 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

N/S/R caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop position

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,919 miles

n/s/r caliper handbrake lever not fully returning to stop position.

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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WL03 NVZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL03 NVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL03 NVZ registered?

WL03 NVZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is WL03 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL03 NVZ shows 9 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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