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DE53 HKC

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,777 mi
Last recorded84,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HKC
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,777 miles

BODY/ SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKED

OIL LEAK

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 84,774 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BODY/ SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKED

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,558 miles

Engine light on

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount snapped

Fail 18 Jun 2014 82,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine light on

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount snapped

Pass 22 Jun 2013 80,929 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,900 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 74,071 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,257 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,931 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 47,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,744 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,956 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,933 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 15,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 HKC is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE53 HKC, 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 HKC is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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