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S549 VKL

1998 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,770 mi
Last recorded51,770 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Shuma69,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 VKL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,770 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust system bracket broken but exhaust system secure

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,233 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 50,588 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 50,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,093 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,952 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 48,935 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,504 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,462 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,069 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,695 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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S549 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S549 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 S549 VKL registered?

S549 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S549 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S549 VKL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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