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V889 KWR

1999 Kia Shuma S

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,289 mi
Last recorded97,289 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma S70,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 KWR
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 97,289 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,224 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 86,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 83,183 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 83,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2006 81,870 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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V889 KWR is a 1999 Kia Shuma S in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V889 KWR, 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 V889 KWR registered?

V889 KWR is a 1999 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V889 KWR safe to buy?

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