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V303 HNY

1999 Kia Shuma S

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,917 mi
Last recorded93,917 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma S70,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 HNY
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,917 miles

Battery insecure

hand brake travel

Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,885 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 84,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 88,716 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 88,716 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

sun visor falls down

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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V303 HNY is a 1999 Kia Shuma S in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V303 HNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V303 HNY registered?

V303 HNY is a 1999 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V303 HNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V303 HNY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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