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AK05 VWE

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

91,809 mi
Last recorded91,809 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VWE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 91,809 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle body sills corroded both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,003 miles

Outer vehicle sills

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and accessories (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 85,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Inner and Outer sills slight corrosion on both sides

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,762 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak in car heater transfer pipe ()

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 83,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Coolant leak in car heater transfer pipe ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,524 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,366 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,179 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,878 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,491 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,918 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,184 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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AK05 VWE is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK05 VWE, 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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What year was AK05 VWE registered?

AK05 VWE is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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