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CU53 ZNH

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,132 mi
Last recorded51,132 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZNH
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 51,132 miles

HEAD LIGHT PATTERN POOR

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 48,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 46,046 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 May 2017 46,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 May 2016 43,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2015 40,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 40,930 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 37,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded not exsesive

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded not exsesive

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,829 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,789 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 26,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,838 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 22,832 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,982 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,970 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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CU53 ZNH is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CU53 ZNH, 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 CU53 ZNH registered?

CU53 ZNH is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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