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V453 HKG

1999 Kia Shuma SX

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,810 mi
Last recorded73,810 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma SX69,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 HKG
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,810 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 73,810 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2007 56,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 56,542 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,608 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 48,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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V453 HKG is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX 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 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 V453 HKG, 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 V453 HKG registered?

V453 HKG is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V453 HKG safe to buy?

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