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AK53 YMJ

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,526 mi
Last recorded147,526 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YMJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 147,526 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front cv gaitors are starting to perish

exhaust is in a poor condition

offside front wiper is not clearing well

Fail 17 Feb 2014 147,526 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front cv gaitors are starting to perish

exhaust is in a poor condition

offside front wiper is not clearing well

Pass 25 Feb 2013 137,953 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn inside faces.

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall.

spare tyre was flat.

tyre size 215/65hr15 budget.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 137,953 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn inside faces.

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall.

spare tyre was flat.

tyre size 215/65hr15 budget.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 128,275 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 128,273 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 123,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 113,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 104,421 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 103,345 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,033 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 66,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,628 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YMJ is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

AK53 YMJ is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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