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V201 RGB

1999 Kia Shuma S

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma S70,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 RGB
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 85,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2008 79,663 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 79,663 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 79,443 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 79,443 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2006 74,676 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 74,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V201 RGB is a 1999 Kia Shuma S in Blue 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 V201 RGB, 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 V201 RGB registered?

V201 RGB is a 1999 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 18 December 1999.

Is V201 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V201 RGB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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