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AE51 WYO

2001 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,661 mi
Last recorded166,661 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WYO
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 166,661 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 166,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 146,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 123,052 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 117,390 miles

Centre stop light not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 116,966 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Centre stop light not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 99,817 miles

both sides rear tyres outer edges low tread.

n/s/r outer sill area corroded but not within a perscibed area.

o/s/f steering rack arm joint worn.

Fail 8 Nov 2008 99,787 miles

Centre Rear 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both sides rear tyres outer edges low tread.

n/s/r outer sill area corroded but not within a perscibed area.

o/s/f steering rack arm joint worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 80,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side front steering rack arm worn .

Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,592 miles

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

slight wear in o/s/f steering rack arm joint.

timing belt due at 60,000 miles.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 50,913 miles

handbrake performance slightly low. †

slight wear in o/s steering rack arm.

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 WYO is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AE51 WYO, 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 WYO is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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