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V68 LWT

1999 Kia Shuma SX

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,641 mi
Last recorded64,641 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Shuma SX69,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV68 LWT
MakeKia
ModelShuma SX
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 64,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension badly coroded.accident damage to rear.

steering and suspension worn.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 64,643 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension badly coroded.accident damage to rear.

steering and suspension worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 58,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jun 2007 58,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 52,106 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 51,970 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V68 LWT is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V68 LWT, 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 V68 LWT registered?

V68 LWT is a 1999 Kia Shuma SX, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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