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DS03 RKU

2003 Kia Shuma II

Red Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,031 mi
Last recorded34,031 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 RKU
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,031 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,733 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 31,713 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,293 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,351 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,061 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 29,061 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield corroded,rear silencer rattling slightly

offside front tyre worn cloe to the tread depth indicators and has cuts in the tread.

Pass 15 May 2006 26,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,805 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 RKU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Red with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKU, 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 DS03 RKU registered?

DS03 RKU is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DS03 RKU safe to buy?

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