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AJ53 SUU

2004 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,412 mi
Last recorded81,412 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SUU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,899 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside slight play in steering rack

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills slightly corroded

high travel handbrake lever

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Jan 2016 78,899 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside slight play in steering rack

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills slightly corroded

high travel handbrake lever

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,424 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust system lightly corroded

Offside front brake dragging slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,303 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 69,303 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,546 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little 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)

Rear heater pipes corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,291 miles

o/s/front tyre bold inner edge

o/s/rear tyre bold inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,008 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Front pads getting low

N/S/R tyre stepped

O/S/R tyre worn inner egde

Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front discs slightly pitted

Front pads getting low

N/S/R tyre stepped

O/S/R tyre worn inner egde

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,228 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,947 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,361 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,916 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S RACK ARM

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 SUU is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SUU, 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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What year was AJ53 SUU registered?

AJ53 SUU is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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