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T356 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,197 mi
Last recorded59,197 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT356 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,197 miles

INDICATOR BULBS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 1.6MM 185/65/14H

NEARSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTIL-ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

TRACKING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 12 Mar 2008 59,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

INDICATOR BULBS DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 1.6MM 185/65/14H

NEARSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTIL-ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

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

TRACKING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 11 May 2006 50,113 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 50,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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T356 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 T356 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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What year was T356 VPC registered?

T356 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T356 VPC safe to buy?

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