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AE51 LVF

2001 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,308 mi
Last recorded134,308 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 LVF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,308 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s inner drive shaft seal leaking

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Sep 2013 134,217 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s inner drive shaft seal leaking

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Sep 2012 121,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 121,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 121,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

anti-slip device missing from clutch

Pass 16 May 2011 116,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 116,678 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 110,247 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 110,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 106,392 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 106,344 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 88,911 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 88,911 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,127 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 47,598 miles

NSF,OSF.& NSR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AE51 LVF is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2001 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 81,496 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 AE51 LVF, 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 25 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 LVF registered?

AE51 LVF is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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