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AJ03 DXU

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,816 mi
Last recorded176,816 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DXU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 176,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and both worn heavily on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2017 176,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and both worn heavily on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2016 162,036 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 161,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 139,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 139,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O.S.R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge Slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,711 miles

Front Discs Quite Worn

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 109,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Discs Quite Worn

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,703 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant pipes by rear spare wheel damp (by mount)

off side wiper blade split at end

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,272 miles

coolant pipes by rear spare wheel damp (by mount)

off side wiper blade split at end

Fail 8 Mar 2012 67,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,167 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,722 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,722 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,989 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 45,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2008 38,622 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 38,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,180 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,323 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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AJ03 DXU is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red 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 AJ03 DXU, 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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AJ03 DXU is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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