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T397 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,306 mi
Last recorded89,306 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,306 miles

entire exhaust system in poor cond

Fail 12 Oct 2009 89,306 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

entire exhaust system in poor cond

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,231 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,866 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust deteiorating

Pass 6 Jul 2006 45,759 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 45,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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T397 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T397 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 T397 VPC registered?

T397 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T397 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T397 VPC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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