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T342 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,695 mi
Last recorded96,695 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,695 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,690 miles

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

Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,064 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 93,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,526 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,961 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

middle exhaust mounting broken

Fail 17 Jun 2010 84,900 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

middle exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 May 2009 79,964 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 73,198 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,026 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 65,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,013 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 58,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 52,109 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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T342 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T342 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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T342 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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