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AJ53 WDX

2004 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,577 mi
Last recorded116,577 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WDX
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2024 116,577 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill excessively corroded throughout the length of sill

Offside rear passenger door handle broken but door can still be opened from outside

Rear seats removed at time of test so seatbelts not tested

Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,521 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 105,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 101,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shockabsorber weak

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Fail 1 Apr 2021 101,379 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shockabsorber weak

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Fail 18 Mar 2021 101,312 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,686 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre weld snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 96,511 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre weld snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 89,129 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,863 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

os/f tyre has small cracks on outer wall

Fail 30 Jan 2018 82,491 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

os/f tyre has small cracks on outer wall

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,494 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,640 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,591 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,564 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,753 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,579 miles

n/s wiper blade rubber splitting.

Fail 29 Jan 2007 29,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper blade rubber splitting.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,857 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 WDX is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 WDX, 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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AJ53 WDX is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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