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T101 FRU

1999 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,256 mi
Last recorded62,256 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 FRU
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,256 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 62,256 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,345 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 54,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 46,670 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 46,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 42,942 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 42,907 miles

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

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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T101 FRU is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 64,112 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 T101 FRU, 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 27 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T101 FRU?

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What year was T101 FRU registered?

T101 FRU is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T101 FRU safe to buy?

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