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T798 LBF

1999 Kia Shuma SX

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,768 mi
Last recorded54,768 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma SX69,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 LBF
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,768 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 54,768 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 39,670 miles

Front Brake Pads low, recommend further inspection in near future.

Keep check on Offside Front Tyre wear, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

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

Offside & Nearside Anti-Roll Bar Drop Linkages worn, recommend replace.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stonechip on windscreen, keep check on.

Surface corrosion on Brake Pipes, general, recommend attention.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,670 miles

Front Brake Pads low, recommend further inspection in near future.

Keep check on Offside Front Tyre wear, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside & Nearside Anti-Roll Bar Drop Linkages worn, recommend replace.

Stonechip on windscreen, keep check on.

Surface corrosion on Brake Pipes, general, recommend attention.

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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T798 LBF is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX in Blue 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 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 T798 LBF, 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 T798 LBF registered?

T798 LBF is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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