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V259 HNY

1999 Kia Shuma SX

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,575 mi
Last recorded144,575 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma SX69,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 HNY
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 144,575 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 144,575 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 136,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 129,129 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 129,129 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V259 HNY is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Kia Shuma SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 69,311 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 V259 HNY, 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 V259 HNY registered?

V259 HNY is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V259 HNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V259 HNY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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