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T273 FHG

1999 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,393 mi
Last recorded97,393 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 FHG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 97,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,413 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 77,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,546 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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T273 FHG is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 T273 FHG, 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.

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What year was T273 FHG registered?

T273 FHG is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T273 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T273 FHG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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