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T815 VPC

1999 Kia Shuma S

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,915 mi
Last recorded74,915 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma S70,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT815 VPC
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,915 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2009 74,912 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,115 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 57,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 57,093 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front brake discs rusty

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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T815 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma S in Red 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 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 T815 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 T815 VPC registered?

T815 VPC is a 1999 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T815 VPC safe to buy?

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