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T494 JKE

1999 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 JKE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,839 miles

all brake pipes slighly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 94,715 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,958 miles

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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T494 JKE is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T494 JKE, 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 T494 JKE registered?

T494 JKE is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 24 July 1999.

Is T494 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T494 JKE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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