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BW03 EHV

2003 Kia Shuma II

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,234 mi
Last recorded62,234 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EHV
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 60,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,781 miles

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

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

brake pads not clearly visible

Fail 10 Mar 2012 51,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear brake is slightly binding due to a sticking park brake lever on caliper

offside rear tyre is cracking, perishing and close to legal limit on edges

rear brake discs have slight scoring

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear brake is slightly binding due to a sticking park brake lever on caliper

offside rear tyre is cracking, perishing and close to legal limit on edges

rear brake discs have slight scoring

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2011 46,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,794 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,617 miles

park brake just reached efficiency

Fail 12 Mar 2009 36,617 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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,572 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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BW03 EHV is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BW03 EHV, 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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BW03 EHV is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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