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AF55 WAA

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,248 mi
Last recorded181,248 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WAA
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 181,248 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 181,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 179,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 179,048 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 176,979 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear sprigs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 176,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear sprigs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 171,419 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 171,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 164,454 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 164,448 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 152,938 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 152,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 144,784 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,522 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,016 miles

running bourds on side not fully secure

Fail 9 Aug 2013 108,757 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

running bourds on side not fully secure

Pass 4 Aug 2012 94,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,976 miles

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

offside front wiper blade poor

Fail 8 Aug 2011 81,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside front wiper blade poor

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,041 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,113 miles

N/S Sidestep damaged.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Rear Seat not fitted at time of test.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,173 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 41,411 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 WAA is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AF55 WAA, 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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AF55 WAA is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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