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BF03 KLJ

2003 Kia Shuma II

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,149 mi
Last recorded89,149 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 KLJ
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,149 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust fixings corroded

indicator stalk faulty

Fail 14 Mar 2018 89,148 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust fixings corroded

indicator stalk faulty

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,357 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

indicator stalk in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2017 80,338 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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

indicator stalk in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,275 miles

wipers poor

Fail 10 Feb 2016 72,273 miles

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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wipers poor

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,931 miles

185/65r14

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres close to wearbars nearside perished on side wall

rear silencer joint corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 59,931 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

185/65r14

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres close to wearbars nearside perished on side wall

long handbrake travel

part of nearside front floor corroded

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,406 miles

both sides front lower suspension arms surface corroded

front floor corroded both sides more on offside

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,406 miles

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

both sides front lower suspension arms surface corroded

front floor corroded both sides more on offside

long travel on handbrake lever

rear pads low

Fail 4 Mar 2013 53,044 miles

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

rear slencer joint surface corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,044 miles

rear slencer joint surface corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 50,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 silencer joint surface corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 silencer joint surface corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,177 miles

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Slight fluctuation front brake readings

Fail 2 Mar 2011 48,177 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Slight fluctuation front brake readings

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,225 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,225 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,165 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,975 miles

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

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

front heat shield strap rusted through and rattling on idle

Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,524 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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BF03 KLJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BF03 KLJ, 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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BF03 KLJ is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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