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AJ55 WMU

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WMU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 100,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 100,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to front and rear chassis

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 97,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to front and rear chassis

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 95,608 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front crossmember corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 95,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front crossmember corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 94,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 94,037 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,407 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to rear suspension and chassis

Fail 8 Jan 2016 92,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion to rear suspension and chassis

Pass 9 Dec 2014 90,257 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 90,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,039 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 82,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

front brake disc inner faces badly rusted recommend replacement

front brake pads badly worn recommend replacement

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,678 miles

o/s and n/s/front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/front ABS slip ring broken

Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,678 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/front ABS slip ring broken

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,313 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 53,313 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,750 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,033 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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AJ55 WMU is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 73,003 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 AJ55 WMU, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 WMU is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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