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T363 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,519 mi
Last recorded118,519 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT363 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 118,519 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 118,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 106,853 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 106,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 105,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,014 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 86,119 miles

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

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

Parking brake almost at the end of its` working travel. Front No. plate slightly discoloured.

Pass 20 Aug 2005 83,984 miles

Both front inner wing brake pipes and rear of both front to rear brake pipes rusting.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate poor.

Low reserve travel on parking brake lever.

Nearside outer driveshaft boot perished.

Offside front anti-roll bar link top ball joint worn.

Fail 19 Aug 2005 83,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front inner wing brake pipes and rear of both front to rear brake pipes rusting.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate poor.

Low reserve travel on parking brake lever.

Nearside outer driveshaft boot perished.

Offside front anti-roll bar link top ball joint worn.

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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T363 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Black 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 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 T363 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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T363 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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