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S14 UMA

1998 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,362 mi
Last recorded95,362 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Kia Shuma69,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 UMA
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,362 miles

bodywork very tatty but not dammaged so any sharp edges are showing

n/s/f tyre close to limit

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 2 Nov 2007 80,175 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 80,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 80,923 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 73,639 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 73,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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S14 UMA is a 1998 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 69,837 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S14 UMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S14 UMA registered?

S14 UMA is a 1998 Kia Shuma, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S14 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 UMA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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