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V268 EKW

1999 Kia Shuma S

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,072 mi
Last recorded75,072 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma S70,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 EKW
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 75,072 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 75,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 May 2007 67,196 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 67,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2006 55,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 May 2006 55,745 miles

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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V268 EKW is a 1999 Kia Shuma S in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V268 EKW, 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 V268 EKW registered?

V268 EKW is a 1999 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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