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AK05 XVE

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,795 mi
Last recorded196,795 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XVE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 196,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 196,374 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 196,374 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 182,684 miles

Corrosion starting both outer sills

Nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside front tyre close to the legal limit

Fail 12 Apr 2014 182,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion starting both outer sills

Nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside front tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Apr 2013 157,192 miles

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape to excess

Pass 21 Sep 2012 131,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,252 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,473 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limits 215/65R15H XL

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,504 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 47,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,888 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 XVE is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

AK05 XVE is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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