MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front brake pipe greased and unable to check thoroughly
How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?
Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S543 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma in Green 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 S543 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 S543 VKL registered?
S543 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma, first registered on 2 November 1998.
Is S543 VKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S543 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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