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DE52 DWU

2003 Kia Shuma II

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

223,545 mi
Last recorded223,545 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DWU
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 223,545 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 220,559 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 207,401 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 206,226 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 173,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 128,765 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 76,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,610 miles

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

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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DE52 DWU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DE52 DWU, 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 DE52 DWU registered?

DE52 DWU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is DE52 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 DWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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