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WN53 OCU

2003 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 OCU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,500 miles

Front Lower Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front headlamp light reduce ( lens milky / foggy ) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside front service brake imbalance requirement just met ( need adjustment or repair ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front cv-boot split ( damage ) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front headlamp light reduce ( lens milky / foggy ) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside front service brake imbalance requirement just met ( need adjustment or repair ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,000 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 82,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 75,270 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 75,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,895 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 64,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 56,237 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front floors corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 56,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front floors corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front floors corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

rear outer sills and rear arches slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2015 48,037 miles

rear brakes imbalanced

front floors corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear outer sills and rear arches slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear sills,nearside rear wheel arch and front floors slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 45,618 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear sills,nearside rear wheel arch and front floors slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front floors corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front floors corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,862 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

front floors corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 26,644 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

front floors corroded

offside wiper deteriorated offside washer slow

Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,823 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front floors slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,916 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 19,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,023 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 17,017 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 12,312 miles

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

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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WN53 OCU is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN53 OCU, 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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WN53 OCU is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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