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AJ54 TYK

2004 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,530 mi
Last recorded112,530 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 TYK
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,530 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 112,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 109,441 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 108,192 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 108,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,660 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,810 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight grease leak from o/s inner cv boot

some wear to o/s/f inner cv joint

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight grease leak from o/s inner cv boot

some wear to o/s/f inner cv joint

Fail 19 Dec 2013 82,619 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,619 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 31 Oct 2012 78,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,243 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 53,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,616 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 40,616 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside 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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AJ54 TYK is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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