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T49 FPY

1999 Kia Shuma SX

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,646 mi
Last recorded102,646 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma SX69,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 FPY
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 102,646 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 102,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,787 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 75,470 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 75,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 65,428 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 65,428 miles

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

long travel to handbrake lever

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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T49 FPY is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T49 FPY, 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 T49 FPY registered?

T49 FPY is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T49 FPY safe to buy?

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