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WP03 EKL

2003 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,019 mi
Last recorded74,019 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma48,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 EKL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 74,019 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 74,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 63,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,266 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,622 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,106 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,948 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 44,948 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 9 Jun 2006 29,825 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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WP03 EKL is a 2003 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP03 EKL, 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 WP03 EKL registered?

WP03 EKL is a 2003 Kia Shuma, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is WP03 EKL safe to buy?

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