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S511 VKL

1998 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,946 mi
Last recorded86,946 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Kia Shuma69,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 VKL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,946 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deteration to exhaust system

Fail 15 Oct 2012 85,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deteration to exhaust system

Pass 20 May 2011 77,938 miles

corrosion to rear offside wheel arch

front tyres wearing thin

Fail 20 May 2011 77,938 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to rear offside wheel arch

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,938 miles

deteration to wiper blades

engine oil level very low

high handbrake travel

wear to rear tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

long handbrake travel

n/s inner driveshaft boot seeping

Fail 16 Jun 2009 44,232 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

n/s inner driveshaft boot seeping

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,303 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 40,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,791 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 33,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 28,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 28,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S511 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S511 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S511 VKL registered?

S511 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S511 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 VKL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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