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AJ55 WMY

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,514 mi
Last recorded131,514 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WMY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 131,514 miles

All rear seat belts not fitted at time of test

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn smooth

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper corner damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit lens damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 131,514 miles

All rear seat belts not fitted at time of test

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn smooth

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper corner damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit lens damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 123,046 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged/cracked but not adversely affecting light output

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear removed ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing All rear ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 123,046 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged/cracked but not adversely affecting light output

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear removed ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing All rear ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,198 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 101,198 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Body panel likely to become detached side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,431 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,113 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,071 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 83,354 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 83,354 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,189 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 67,905 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 67,905 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,690 miles

handbrake travel

offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,299 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2009 38,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WMY is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WMY, 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 WMY is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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