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S551 VKL

1998 Kia Shuma

Green Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,314 mi
Last recorded96,314 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Kia Shuma69,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 VKL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,314 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 96,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S551 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma in Green with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S551 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 S551 VKL registered?

S551 VKL is a 1998 Kia Shuma, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S551 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 VKL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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