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T377 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,770 mi
Last recorded49,770 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT377 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,613 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 48,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

accident damage to near side rear wheel arch

near side drive shaft gaiter perished

off side rear tyre starting to perish and close to limit

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to brake discs

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 31 Aug 2006 48,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

accident damage at near side rear wheel arch

corrosion starting at brake pipes

near side drive shaft gaiter perished

off side rear tyre close to limit

tyres under inflated

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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T377 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 T377 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 T377 VPC registered?

T377 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T377 VPC safe to buy?

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