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AJ53 WCM

2003 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,484 mi
Last recorded161,484 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 161,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 156,268 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 151,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 148,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 143,115 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 143,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,930 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,985 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 107,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 105,763 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Feb 2012 105,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear heater pipes corroded

Spare tyre defective

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Park brake cable rough

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,467 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs pitted

brake fluid level low

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2011 96,467 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs pitted

brake fluid level low

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,696 miles

rear number starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Dec 2009 85,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,967 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,078 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,156 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 WCM is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WCM, 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 WCM registered?

AJ53 WCM is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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