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V598 JTG

2000 Kia Shuma

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,229 mi
Last recorded42,229 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 2000 Kia Shuma60,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 JTG
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2007 42,229 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 42,229 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,521 miles

FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

Fail 23 Feb 2006 33,521 miles

FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

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

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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V598 JTG is a 2000 Kia Shuma in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 60,292 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 V598 JTG, 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 26 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 V598 JTG registered?

V598 JTG is a 2000 Kia Shuma, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V598 JTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V598 JTG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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