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AK53 VYP

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,203 mi
Last recorded97,203 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VYP
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,203 miles

brake pipes across rear axle slight corrosion

only 3 passenger rear seats at time of test

slight play nearside front wheel

Fail 8 Aug 2017 97,203 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/under arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3 passenger seats at time of test none in extreme rear

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in front of tailgate ()

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in front of tailgate ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,751 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in front of tailgate ()

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in front of tailgate ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,495 miles

Centre exhaust mounting fractured.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge

O/s rear wheel binding slightly

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease loss (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,157 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear seats in front of tailgate not fitted when tested.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,544 miles

2nd row rear seats not fitted when tested.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 68,544 miles

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

2nd row rear seats not fitted when tested.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,617 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,617 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,373 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 50,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,000 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2009 45,996 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

center exhaust bracket repaired with jubilee clip but is supporting the system

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,123 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,682 miles

exsess travel in handbrake

slight free play in offside steering inner rack end

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,912 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 VYP is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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