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V129 DRE

1999 Kia Shuma

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,001 mi
Last recorded87,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma64,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 DRE
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,001 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 87,001 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,690 miles

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

rear number plate

Fail 8 Jul 2009 77,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate

Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,833 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 599,309 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,800 miles

nail in tyre

nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2006 50,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in tyre

nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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V129 DRE is a 1999 Kia Shuma in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V129 DRE, 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 V129 DRE registered?

V129 DRE is a 1999 Kia Shuma, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V129 DRE safe to buy?

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