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AJ53 WDG

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

176,644 mi
Last recorded176,644 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 176,644 miles

some brake pipes covered in grease

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to underside

some play in steering u/j

Fail 23 Jun 2014 164,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2014 164,752 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 2 May 2013 151,270 miles

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

brake pipes covered in thick grease may be corroded

rear exhaust mounting could be better

some play in lower steering u/j

Pass 2 May 2013 151,270 miles

brake pipes covered in thick grease may be corroded

rear exhaust mounting could be better

some play in lower steering u/j

Pass 3 Mar 2012 136,518 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 136,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 124,030 miles

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 6 Feb 2010 106,849 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 106,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 90,011 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 90,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 26 Jan 2008 73,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 73,214 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 58,440 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 58,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 58,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

both rear tyres worn at the edges

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 WDG is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 AJ53 WDG, 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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AJ53 WDG is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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