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DS03 OME

2003 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 OME
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,635 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,302 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 62,302 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,487 miles

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH IS WORN

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED AND WORN

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 16 Aug 2011 55,470 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH IS WORN

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED AND WORN

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,949 miles

vt 32 still the same as time of mot all apply

Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES UNDER SIDE ARE WET WITH GREASE AND N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/S/R OUTER TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,638 miles

damage to front end

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,352 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,813 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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DS03 OME is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DS03 OME, 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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DS03 OME is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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