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BL03 VFW

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,961 mi
Last recorded67,961 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VFW
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,408 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 56,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,801 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 47,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,881 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 34,881 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 23,205 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 18,414 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 13,917 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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BL03 VFW is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL03 VFW, 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 BL03 VFW registered?

BL03 VFW is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BL03 VFW safe to buy?

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