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T678 TCS

1999 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,040 mi
Last recorded93,040 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT678 TCS
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 93,040 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 92,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 84,243 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED TO BE RECTIFIED.

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

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

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

PARKING EFFORT JUST PASSED, NEEDS ATTENTION ADVISED CUSTOMER.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front ball joint gaiter split, no play

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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T678 TCS is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 T678 TCS, 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 T678 TCS registered?

T678 TCS is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T678 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T678 TCS shows 3 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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