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AE03 KAT

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,085 mi
Last recorded165,085 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KAT
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 165,085 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface corrosion to N/S And O/S inner sills

Fail 20 Oct 2020 165,085 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface corrosion to N/S And O/S inner sills

Pass 1 Mar 2019 163,515 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 163,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen damp in lamp unit (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 147,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 132,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,531 miles

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

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

Offside Front steering rack arm

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,658 miles

anti freeze leak from rear pipe

Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,912 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,729 miles

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Rear heater pipes corroded and damp

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,658 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 75,658 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,318 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,553 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 56,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,041 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges.

Both rear (third row) seats not in/fitted to vehicle when tested.( Seatbelts TO THESE NOT TESTED )

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

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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AE03 KAT is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE03 KAT, 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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AE03 KAT is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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