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AJ54 CBY

2004 Kia Sedona

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,163 mi
Last recorded121,163 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CBY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 121,163 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 109,982 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 109,977 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,389 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 98,377 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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 Apr 2016 87,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,950 miles

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

blade missing from rear wiper

ns outer sill damaged at front

ns rear tyre wearing on both edges and nail in tread also

os rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing in tread

rear exhaust bracket loose

some corrosion to inner edges of both front brake discs

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,950 miles

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

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

blade missing from rear wiper

ns outer sill damaged at front

ns rear tyre wearing on both edges and nail in tread also

os rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing in tread

rear exhaust bracket loose

some corrosion to inner edges of both front brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2014 76,903 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket loose

Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,890 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust

Drivers door window not raising

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

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

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear most O/S seat not fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2013 71,890 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion in general on exhaust

Drivers door window not raising

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

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

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear most O/S seat not fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,160 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Different tyre sizes fitted front and rear

Different tyre speed ratings fitted front and rear

NOTE accident damage on N/S/F door and sill panel

Numerous small chips on windscreen

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Travel on footbrake and handbrake

Uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 13 Jan 2012 67,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Different tyre sizes fitted front and rear

Different tyre speed ratings fitted front and rear

NOTE accident damage on N/S/F door and sill panel

Numerous small chips on windscreen

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Travel on footbrake and handbrake

Uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,722 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant leak from rear heater matrix hoses

o/s/r seat missing

rear exhaurst mounting corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,722 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant leak from rear heater matrix hoses

o/s/r seat missing

rear exhaurst mounting corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 57,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust mountings

o/s numberplate light dim

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,511 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 49,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,872 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,517 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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AJ54 CBY is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ54 CBY, 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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AJ54 CBY is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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