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AJ53 SRY

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

276,455 mi
Last recorded276,455 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SRY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 276,455 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 276,450 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 271,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 257,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 250,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 245,243 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 241,139 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 234,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 229,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 222,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 216,121 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 147,058 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,034 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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AJ53 SRY is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ53 SRY, 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 AJ53 SRY registered?

AJ53 SRY is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AJ53 SRY safe to buy?

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