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AK05 VWL

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VWL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 147,066 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 145,458 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 145,458 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 141,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp damaged but still visible from a reasonable distance

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 141,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp damaged but still visible from a reasonable distance

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,911 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 133,911 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 131,621 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 131,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,148 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 124,148 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Damage to O/S/F bumper

Rearmost seats not fitted

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2011 107,602 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 107,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,789 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 79,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 60,683 miles

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

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

water leak from engine

Pass 15 May 2008 51,382 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 51,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AK05 VWL is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AK05 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

AK05 VWL is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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