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WL03 NWC

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

140,241 mi
Last recorded140,241 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 140,241 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking Rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated punctured (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 131,656 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)

engine light on

Fail 5 Jun 2017 131,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

engine light on

Pass 31 May 2016 122,643 miles

Exhaust mntgs broken-secured by wire

MIL Light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 122,643 miles

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

Exhaust mntgs broken-secured by wire

MIL Light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 114,668 miles

Exhaust mounts broken

Fail 1 Jun 2015 114,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounts broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in places rear brake pipes

front tyres scrubbed bold inner edges raised pattern but getting close to limit

o/s/f suspension bush detiorateing

rear disc inner faces rusty

rear exhaust mount broken sucured with wire

Fail 9 Jun 2014 108,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in places rear brake pipes

front tyres scrubbed bold inner edges raised pattern but getting close to limit

o/s/f suspension bush detiorateing

rear disc inner faces rusty

rear exhaust mount broken sucured with wire

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,396 miles

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

corrosion rear brake pipes

exhaust blowing front cat pipe and rattleing

exhaust mount on rear sucured with wire exhaust still supported ok

wishbone and brake pipes covered with oil

Fail 4 Jun 2013 99,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

corrosion rear brake pipes

exhaust blowing front cat pipe and rattleing

exhaust mount on rear sucured with wire exhaust still supported ok

wishbone and brake pipes covered with oil

Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,411 miles

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

N/s & o/s headlamp glasses faded but not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,231 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 82,231 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,614 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 1 Jun 2010 73,614 miles

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

handbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 29 May 2009 66,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 66,170 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)

Pass 29 May 2008 54,002 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 May 2008 54,002 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,667 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 39,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,367 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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WL03 NWC is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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