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S529 VKL

1998 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Kia Shuma69,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 VKL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 95,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both anti roll bar bushes wearing

handbrake travel high

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,954 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both anti roll bar bushes wearing

handbrake travel high

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 May 2011 94,369 miles

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

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

front number [late deteriorated, o/s mirror deteriorated,both front head lamp lenses frosted,

Fail 3 May 2011 94,369 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front number [late deteriorated, o/s mirror deteriorated,both front head lamp lenses frosted,

Pass 5 May 2010 89,892 miles

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

off side door mirror view impaired

Fail 30 Apr 2010 89,891 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

off side door mirror view impaired

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,996 miles

ADVISE ADJUST HANDBRAKE

Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,634 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 69,634 miles

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

handbrake has high travel does not reach stop and working ok.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,896 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 64,895 miles

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

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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S529 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S529 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 S529 VKL registered?

S529 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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