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WV53 MVL

2003 Kia Shuma II

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,190 mi
Last recorded74,190 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 MVL
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 74,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,864 miles

both front cv boots cracking

front coil springs rusted

handbrake tarvel

nsr tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 55,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front cv boots cracking

front coil springs rusted

handbrake tarvel

nsr tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2011 46,405 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low inside shoulder

suspect front pads low advise check

Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,405 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low inside shoulder

suspect front pads low advise check

Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,804 miles

check both rear brake pad condition

Fail 13 Mar 2010 38,804 miles

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

check both rear brake pad condition

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,618 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,618 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre getting low on shoulder

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,925 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 37,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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WV53 MVL is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV53 MVL, 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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What year was WV53 MVL registered?

WV53 MVL is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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