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T68 ATL

1999 Kia Shuma

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,249 mi
Last recorded119,249 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 ATL
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 119,249 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Both outer sills corroded

Brake pedal anti slip provision starting to split

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

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

Nearside outer sill holed not within prescribed area

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 9 May 2013 119,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Both outer sills corroded

Brake pedal anti slip provision starting to split

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

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

Nearside outer sill holed not within prescribed area

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 10 May 2012 106,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 106,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 106,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 101,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

near side dipped headlamp bulb retainer defective, packed in position temporary

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 May 2011 101,681 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

near side dipped headlamp bulb retainer defective, packed in position temporary

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Mar 2010 92,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,062 miles

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

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

hand brake has lots of travel

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint rubber split

o/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint rubber split

Pass 14 Jul 2008 80,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 74,888 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,456 miles

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

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

n/s/r service/park brake lower effort

n/s/r tyre slight uneaven tread wear

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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T68 ATL is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T68 ATL, 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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T68 ATL is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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