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AK53 VYF

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,733 mi
Last recorded114,733 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 114,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,047 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear eye level brake light inoprotive 3x child seats fitted in rear of car

Fail 29 Aug 2015 110,047 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear eye level brake light inoprotive 3x child seats fitted in rear of car

Pass 16 Oct 2014 101,784 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 101,784 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 92,985 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear handbrake low reading

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,695 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

high level stoplight not working

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,348 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mounting corroded & not connected to pipe and rear exhaust mounting corroded & not connected to pipe but overall exhaust is secure

nail in nearside front tyre

power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 20 Oct 2011 79,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mounting corroded & not connected to pipe and rear exhaust mounting corroded & not connected to pipe but overall exhaust is secure

nail in nearside front tyre

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,255 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,560 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 55,559 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 50,151 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,227 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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AK53 VYF is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AK53 VYF, 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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AK53 VYF is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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