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BW03 MFE

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MFE
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,317 miles

Both front C.V gaitors deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion to both rear sills

Fail 2 Jul 2015 53,317 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front C.V gaitors deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,680 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,673 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,995 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 49,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,463 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 48,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,535 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,793 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 42,781 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,065 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,771 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 MFE is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MFE, 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 BW03 MFE registered?

BW03 MFE is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is BW03 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 MFE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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