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AK53 FKS

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,368 mi
Last recorded123,368 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FKS
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,368 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside body work damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 117,534 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s body work damaged

o/s sill edge damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2015 117,534 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s body work damaged

o/s sill edge damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,853 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,494 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 99,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 86,042 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 86,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 73,093 miles

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

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

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)

high level stop light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front suspension arm ball joint gaitor split but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front suspension arm ball joint gaitor split but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,672 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,330 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,514 miles

rearmost seatbelts not tested due to missing seats and luggage in rear of vehicle

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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AK53 FKS is a 2003 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 2003 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 74,022 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 AK53 FKS, 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 23 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK53 FKS registered?

AK53 FKS is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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