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AF55 VZU

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,238 mi
Last recorded99,238 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VZU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 99,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,402 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 89,389 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,246 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,678 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion General corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seat ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seat ()

Rear heater coolant pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 73,678 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion General corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seat ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seat ()

Rear heater coolant pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,228 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,273 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N.S.F Tyre Wearing Slightly On Outer Edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,730 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,858 miles

Front Discs Wearing

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,906 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,014 miles

N/s/r tyre outer side wall perishing. O/s/r tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,085 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 42,010 miles

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

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

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

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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AF55 VZU is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF55 VZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 VZU registered?

AF55 VZU is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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