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T796 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma S

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,803 mi
Last recorded70,803 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma S70,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT796 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,803 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 70,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre slight cracks around tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Sep 2006 64,307 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 64,307 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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T796 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma S in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 T796 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 T796 VPC registered?

T796 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T796 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T796 VPC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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