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T558 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma S

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,865 mi
Last recorded105,865 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma S70,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2008 105,865 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 105,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 104,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 104,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 82,992 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 82,992 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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T558 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma S in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T558 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 T558 VPC registered?

T558 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T558 VPC safe to buy?

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