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AE51 LVO

2001 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,192 mi
Last recorded138,192 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 138,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1xfront to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both headlamps are badly scratched (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Corrosion some brake s

O/s mirror cracked

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 120,346 miles

Indicators slightly of colour

O/s mirror cracked but not effecting view

Fail 26 May 2016 120,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Indicators slightly of colour

N/s/f tyre worn on edge

O/s mirror cracked but not effecting view

Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,193 miles

corrosion various parts and components

headlamp beams could be better

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,589 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rackend

Fail 22 Apr 2014 107,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight play in o/s/f steering rackend

Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,996 miles

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2013 101,996 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all shock absorbers worn

both front and rear indicators pale

both rear inner sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads worn/wearing unevenly

front brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn/wearing unevenly

oil leak

smoke emission levels high

Fail 9 Feb 2012 94,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front and rear indicators pale

both rear inner sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads worn/wearing unevenly

front brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn/wearing unevenly

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 88,425 miles

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

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)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front and rear indicators pale

front tyres wearing unevenly

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,866 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators pale

both rear indicators pale

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear handbrake slower to engage than nearside

oil leak/sump corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2010 76,862 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators pale

both rear indicators pale

offside rear handbrake slower to engage than nearside

oil leak/sump corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,059 miles

front and rear indicators pale

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake travel high/notchy

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 26 Jan 2009 66,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear indicators pale

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake travel high/notchy

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,741 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 58,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,844 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,839 miles

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

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

hand brake dose not always operate freely

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2005 35,107 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 LVO is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LVO, 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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AE51 LVO is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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