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AK53 YMM

2003 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,983 mi
Last recorded147,983 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YMM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 147,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 147,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 134,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 117,867 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 117,867 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 100,069 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 83,031 miles

front pads worn very low

Fail 12 Feb 2008 83,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front pads worn very low

Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,278 miles

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

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

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 YMM is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

AK53 YMM is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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