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AK53 YMT

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,915 mi
Last recorded98,915 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,915 miles

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

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

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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,314 miles

corrosion on exhaust and tempory repair to mountings

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

rear tyres nearing limit on edges

steering rack and pipes have a slight misting of oil

Fail 7 Nov 2013 76,313 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on exhaust and tempory repair to mountings

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

rear tyres nearing limit on edges

steering rack and pipes have a slight misting of oil

Fail 29 Aug 2013 75,699 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,907 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 73,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 69,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,714 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,051 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,263 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 59,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/s/f steering has slight play in inner rack arm ball joint

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,770 miles

driveshaft main bearing leaking

sterring pump hose and rack leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,106 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,519 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 YMT is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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