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AP03 RGZ

2003 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,273 mi
Last recorded79,273 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RGZ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,273 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 79,272 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,358 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 63,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,226 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 45,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,182 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,407 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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AP03 RGZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AP03 RGZ, 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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AP03 RGZ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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