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T616 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,500 mi
Last recorded66,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S wiper slightly smearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,603 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate laminate parting.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,446 miles

some handbrake travel

Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,337 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 51,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,632 miles

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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T616 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T616 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 T616 VPC registered?

T616 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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