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S436 YOO

1998 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,898 mi
Last recorded48,898 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 Kia Shuma69,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 YOO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,898 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 48,898 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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S436 YOO is a 1998 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S436 YOO, 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 S436 YOO registered?

S436 YOO is a 1998 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S436 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S436 YOO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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