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T550 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma SX

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,120 mi
Last recorded55,120 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma SX69,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,120 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 35,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,323 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,312 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2005 36,907 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 36,858 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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T550 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX in Blue 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 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 69,311 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T550 VPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T550 VPC registered?

T550 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T550 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T550 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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