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T153 UUG

1999 Kia Shuma SX

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,498 mi
Last recorded79,498 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma SX69,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 UUG
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 79,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,228 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 75,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield loose on manifould

Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,705 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 68,693 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

handbrake adjustment

wipers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005

front brake balance

handbrake height

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Jun 2005 47,609 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust poor condition

hand brake effort

hand brake hight

nsf seat belt plastic cover worn

nsr tyre worn on inner edge also cracking side wall

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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T153 UUG is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 69,311 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T153 UUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T153 UUG registered?

T153 UUG is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T153 UUG safe to buy?

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