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S527 VKL

1998 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,925 mi
Last recorded113,925 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Shuma69,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 VKL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 113,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 11 Sep 2009 113,925 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 106,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 99,760 miles

as original vt32

Fail 12 Sep 2007 99,760 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 91,876 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 91,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S527 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S527 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 S527 VKL registered?

S527 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S527 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 VKL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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