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AF53 ZNG

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,134 mi
Last recorded131,134 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZNG
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 131,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and/or under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body corrosion

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear inner arch corroded and may require attention soon

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may require attention soon (0.1 (b))

Rear axle and spring locating arms corroded

Tow bar/attachments/mounting points corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 123,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears.require attention soon (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both rears.require attention soon (2.2.D.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover/undertrays fitted

general under body corrosion

high level brake light inoperative

tow bar attachment corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 123,536 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. x2 (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill.x5 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 (6.6.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) possible fault with offside inner tie rod,requires further investigation (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears.require attention soon (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both rears.require attention soon (2.2.D.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover/undertrays fitted

general under body corrosion

high level brake light inoperative

tow bar attachment corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 122,829 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking compression (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking tank filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear metal brake backplate corroded

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,829 miles

Both rear back plates corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats folded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 116,829 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to risk of engine damage (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Both rear back plates corroded

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Exhaust system corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats folded

missfire

Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,309 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Front pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlight bracket broken headlight secure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trailer electrical socket support bracket corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 112,306 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Front pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlight bracket broken headlight secure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trailer electrical socket support bracket corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,934 miles

both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover requires attention soon

oil around steering rack

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in offside steering rack arm which requires replacing soon

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 18 Aug 2014 106,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover requires attention soon

oil around steering rack

rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust system still supported

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in offside steering rack arm which requires replacing soon

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,811 miles

boot lid requires attention soon

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded and require replacing soon

both front tyres worn on inner edges (215/65/R15 96H)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded and require replacing soon

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and slightly perished

oil around steering rack

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in offside steering rack joint

vehicle has a coolent leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 100,811 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

boot lid requires attention soon

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded and require replacing soon

both front tyres worn on inner edges (215/65/R15 96H)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded and require replacing soon

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

oil around steering rack

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in offside steering rack joint

vehicle has a coolent leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,973 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 4 Aug 2012 93,973 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front c.v gaitors cracking

nearside front steering arm has slight play

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

offside front steering arm has play

offside front wiper split

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2011 86,837 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front c.v gaitors cracking

nearside front steering arm has slight play

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

offside front steering arm has play

offside front wiper split

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,469 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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AF53 ZNG is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AF53 ZNG, 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.

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AF53 ZNG is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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