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AJ53 VYY

2003 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

849,996 mi
Last recorded849,996 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VYY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 849,996 miles

serious oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 84,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

serious oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,855 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,530 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,630 miles

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

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 VYY is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

AJ53 VYY is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is AJ53 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 VYY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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