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MJ03 RKX

2003 Kia Shuma II

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,151 mi
Last recorded49,151 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Shuma II51,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 RKX
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,151 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight knocking from steering when rocking

small cuts on n/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight knocking from steering when rocking

small cuts on n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,049 miles

rear numberplate deterioated but can still be read

Pass 22 May 2007 25,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 19,152 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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MJ03 RKX is a 2003 Kia Shuma II in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ03 RKX, 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 MJ03 RKX registered?

MJ03 RKX is a 2003 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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