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AH51 AAH

2001 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,476 mi
Last recorded129,476 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH51 AAH
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 129,476 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 127,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 127,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 125,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,084 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 124,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside main beam bulb dull

Pass 18 Jun 2019 123,951 miles

off side front drive shaft boot deteriorating

off side main beam light output reduced

Pass 12 Jun 2018 121,722 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn excessively on one corner

Front lower arm front bushes are deteriorated with slight tearing of the bush

Fuel tank has slight play in mounts

N/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

O/s c.v boot has small pin hole leak

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord

Parking brake cable is rubbing on fuel tank but is currently not damaged

Fail 23 May 2018 121,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear toe link hub side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank has slight play in mounts

N/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Brake pedal rubber is worn excessively on one corner

Front lower arm front bushes are deteriorated with slight tearing of the bush

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s c.v boot has small pin hole leak

O/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake cable is rubbing on fuel tank but is currently not damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights O/s dip too low ()

Pass 22 May 2017 116,207 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 116,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 101,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 83,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 66,475 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 51,533 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 51,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AH51 AAH is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 81,496 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 AH51 AAH, 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 25 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AH51 AAH registered?

AH51 AAH is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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