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AD53 BZO

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,562 mi
Last recorded70,562 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BZO
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,154 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r door and arch

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r door and arch

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Nov 2012 50,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all steel brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,571 miles

all steel brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 19 Nov 2011 43,326 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,330 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,219 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,654 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,982 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,745 miles

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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AD53 BZO is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 74,022 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 AD53 BZO, 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 23 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD53 BZO registered?

AD53 BZO is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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