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T793 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma S

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,987 mi
Last recorded51,987 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma S70,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT793 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,987 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 40,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,785 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,881 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 31,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 29,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 29,008 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 29,008 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma S?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,551
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
position lamp(s) not working 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
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T793 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma S in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Kia Shuma S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 70,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T793 VPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T793 VPC registered?

T793 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T793 VPC safe to buy?

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