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V331 OTW

1999 Kia Shuma SX

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,496 mi
Last recorded79,496 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma SX69,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 OTW
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 79,496 miles

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

hand brake req att soon centre exhaust req now

Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,496 miles

hand brake req att soon centre exhaust req now

Pass 8 Dec 2007 72,911 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

washers req att soon

Fail 8 Dec 2007 72,911 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate cracked

washers req att soon

Pass 9 Dec 2006 65,646 miles

handbrake req att soon

windscreen washers req att soon

Fail 12 Dec 2005 52,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 52,236 miles

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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V331 OTW is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX in Silver 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 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 V331 OTW, 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 V331 OTW registered?

V331 OTW is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V331 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V331 OTW 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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