MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
headlight images poor
near side front steering rack boot signs of oil
near side rear number plate light suspect contact
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
headlight images poor
near side front steering rack boot signs of oil
near side rear number plate light suspect contact
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust noise/corrosion
near side rear tyre inner tread wear
advice as 04/10/2006 plus exhaust start blow
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
exhaust corrosion
front shockers soft
o/s/r tyre cracking/cut tread
How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?
Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S448 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S448 VKL, 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 S448 VKL registered?
S448 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma, first registered on 3 November 1998.
Is S448 VKL safe to buy?
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