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AE02 RFX

2002 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,570 mi
Last recorded131,570 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RFX
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 131,570 miles

Exhausts system deteriorated and corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner front to rear inner sill area

Nearside Outer front to rear outer sill area

Offside Inner front to rear inner sill area

Offside Outer front to rear outer sill area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brakes (50%) and Parking brakes (16%) have only just met the requirements.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete underbody front to rear have signs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 131,565 miles

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

Exhausts system deteriorated and corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner front to rear inner sill area

Nearside Outer front to rear outer sill area

Offside Inner front to rear inner sill area

Offside Outer front to rear outer sill area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brakes (50%) and Parking brakes (16%) have only just met the requirements.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete underbody front to rear have signs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 124,935 miles

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

advise nsf shocker weak no damping

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s side mirror slightly insecure

Fail 19 May 2015 124,929 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

advise nsf shocker weak no damping

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 117,103 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 117,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,850 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 108,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 97,768 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 May 2012 97,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 86,607 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,404 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,031 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,559 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 74,559 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,944 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,207 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,068 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 36,794 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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AE02 RFX is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 77,188 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 AE02 RFX, 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 24 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 RFX is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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