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S450 VKL

1998 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,679 mi
Last recorded75,679 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Kia Shuma69,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 VKL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,679 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 75,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre tread thin on inside edge. rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,411 miles

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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S450 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S450 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 S450 VKL registered?

S450 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S450 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S450 VKL shows 3 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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