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AJ04 PBX

2004 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,804 mi
Last recorded131,804 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 PBX
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 131,804 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Jun 2018 128,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front tyres worn on outer edges

minor oil leaks front engine bay area/steering rack

nearside front to rear inner sill area prescribed areas is corroded but not considered excessive

offside front to rear inner sill area prescribed areas is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Jun 2017 127,078 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 127,075 miles

Battery insecure battery mount corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel after rear wheel (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel after rear wheel (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 125,151 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 125,151 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 122,929 miles

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

mid and rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded.engine oil leak possibly from oil filter seal?

Fail 12 May 2015 122,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mid and rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded.engine oil leak possibly from oil filter seal?

Pass 23 May 2014 122,014 miles

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 21 May 2014 122,007 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 24 May 2013 119,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 118,903 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 118,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 116,553 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 112,381 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 112,381 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)

Pass 26 May 2009 110,243 miles

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

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

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

rear water pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 96,344 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front registration plate damaged

front wiper blades poor

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

offside parking brake low for vehicle

Pass 24 May 2007 73,689 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 73,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AJ04 PBX is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 74,093 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 AJ04 PBX, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ04 PBX is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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