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AD05 LHY

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,062 mi
Last recorded120,062 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LHY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,062 miles

water leaking from front to rear heater pipes

Fail 30 Jan 2015 120,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

water leaking from front to rear heater pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,917 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 111,917 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,930 miles

osr light lens cracked but still secure at time of test.

rear seat belts not checked(back row)seats not present.

rear tyres worn on edges.

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when wheel is spun,cannot hear on roadtest

Fail 8 Oct 2012 95,926 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroded on inner faces.

front number plate cracked

osr light lens cracked but still secure at time of test.

rear seat belts not checked(back row)seats not present.

rear tyres worn on edges.

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when wheel is spun,cannot hear on roadtest

wipers smear screen

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,475 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 84,235 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise 2 new front tyres and steering check

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,951 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 72,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,486 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 58,483 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,312 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 41,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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AD05 LHY is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD05 LHY, 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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What year was AD05 LHY registered?

AD05 LHY is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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