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T379 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma S

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,499 mi
Last recorded52,499 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma S70,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT379 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,499 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Fail 3 Dec 2008 51,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r outer tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,974 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 36,974 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 14,914 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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T379 VPC 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 T379 VPC, 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 T379 VPC registered?

T379 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T379 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T379 VPC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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