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AA05 BUD

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,618 mi
Last recorded130,618 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 BUD
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 130,618 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2020 130,618 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2019 119,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,162 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded in places.

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

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle under side slightly corroded in places.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 107,376 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front to rear coolant pipes heavily corroded and leaking slightly

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack on offside

Small hole and corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,258 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

exhaust joints corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front has cut in the tyre tread

Nearside Front has nail/screw in the tyre tread

Nearside Rear has nail/screw in the tyre tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion on the offside outer sill

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,632 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

headlamp protectors fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,794 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front inner brake pads appear low

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear heater matrix pipes (above spare wheel) heavily corroded and leaking coolant

Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,959 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear heater matrix pipes (above spare wheel) heavily corroded and leaking coolant

Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,887 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,408 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,918 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kia Sedona?

Based on 571,888 MOT tests across 40,502 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
7,120
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,279
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,426
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,555
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,462
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,446
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AA05 BUD is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 73,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sedona fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34,279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA05 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sedona typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA05 BUD is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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