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AJ03 DYB

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,761 mi
Last recorded109,761 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DYB
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,761 miles

Slight corrosion to sills.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 102,298 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel tank damp?

n/s front brake disc corroded

smoke emissions on upper limit

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers smear

Fail 3 Sep 2012 96,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers smear

Pass 3 May 2011 84,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 63,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,034 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 51,034 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,899 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,710 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 DYB is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AJ03 DYB, 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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What year was AJ03 DYB registered?

AJ03 DYB is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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