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T396 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma SX

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,306 mi
Last recorded108,306 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2005
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma SX69,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2005 108,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2005 108,294 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma SX?

Based on 1,152 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,986
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 145
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
constant velocity joint gaiter split 80
position lamp(s) not working 79
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T396 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 69,311 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T396 VPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Shuma SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T396 VPC registered?

T396 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T396 VPC safe to buy?

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