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T307 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma

Silver Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT307 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 112,953 miles

1. Front side lights dim. 2. Front head lamp beam patterns poor. 3. Front cv boots perished. 4. Front brake discs pitted.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 106,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp lens deteriorating

front and rear brake discs pitted

fuel filter corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 106,009 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lens deteriorating

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,538 miles

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

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

n /s /r tyre has various splits in wall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2009 97,491 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

n /s /r tyre has various splits in wall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2008 97,459 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T307 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Silver with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T307 VPC, 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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T307 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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