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AF05 JBU

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,848 mi
Last recorded86,848 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JBU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 86,848 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both sills rusted and holed

front brake discs rusted

rear tyres treads slight cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2023 81,710 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both sills rusted

crossmember behind front bumper rusted

front brake discs and pads condition

offside front tyre inner edge slight wear and tread cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2023 81,710 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both sills rusted

crossmember behind front bumper rusted

front brake discs and pads condition

offside front tyre inner edge slight wear and tread cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills are slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,350 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front Oil leak, but not excessive Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 76,350 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front Oil leak, but not excessive Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,111 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator panel slightly damaged & front panel covered with plastic panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under neath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator panel slightly damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2020 74,111 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator panel slightly damaged & front panel covered with plastic panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under neath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

radiator panel slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,630 miles

Spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,025 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 68,787 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,519 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,485 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,230 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre perished and split

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,530 miles

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,871 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,180 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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AF05 JBU is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF05 JBU, 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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AF05 JBU is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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