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V232 JDW

1999 Kia Shuma S

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,355 mi
Last recorded110,355 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma S70,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 JDW
MakeKia
ModelShuma S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 110,355 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 110,349 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 92,252 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 92,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,115 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2007 87,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 89,762 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 89,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V232 JDW is a 1999 Kia Shuma S in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V232 JDW, 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 V232 JDW registered?

V232 JDW is a 1999 Kia Shuma S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V232 JDW safe to buy?

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