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AF53 NCC

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,851 mi
Last recorded135,851 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NCC
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 135,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 95,519 miles

n/s & o/s side sill steps loose

Fail 29 Sep 2010 95,519 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s side sill steps loose

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,637 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 37,833 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,017 miles

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

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

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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AF53 NCC is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 74,022 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 AF53 NCC, 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 23 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 NCC registered?

AF53 NCC is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 NCC safe to buy?

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