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DE53 HJF

2003 Kia Shuma II

Black Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,845 mi
Last recorded58,845 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HJF
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,059 miles

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

n/s front tyre perished and slightly cut

Fail 13 Mar 2014 53,059 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre perished and slightly cut

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 48,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,425 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,766 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 31,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,007 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,174 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,890 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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DE53 HJF is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Black with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE53 HJF, 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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DE53 HJF is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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