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AK53 VZH

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,935 mi
Last recorded102,935 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2017 102,935 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

coolant leak

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,002 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 99,001 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,803 miles

coolant pipes leaking rear

corrosion on both outer sills

oil leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,803 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant pipes leaking rear

corrosion on both outer sills

oil leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,589 miles

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

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

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,644 miles

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

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

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,285 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 71,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,550 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,652 miles

Advise handbrake travel lever feeling rough in operation.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,172 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 41,172 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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 VZH is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

AK53 VZH is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is AK53 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 VZH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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