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T579 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,675 miles

both sides rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,330 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 81,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,203 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 78,762 miles

brake pipes poor general condition

front offside and front nearside brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

rear offside brake pipe from flexi, starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2005 744,790 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 744,790 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front 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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T579 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T579 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T579 VPC registered?

T579 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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