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AK54 TSO

2004 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,198 mi
Last recorded157,198 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TSO
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 157,198 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 157,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,848 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside steering rack has slight wear

Fail 10 Feb 2016 140,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp not working

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside steering rack has slight wear

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

engine oil filter leaking excessively

Pass 13 Feb 2015 128,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 128,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 114,863 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 114,863 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 102,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,864 miles

front brake discs lipped pads good

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,582 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,929 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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AK54 TSO is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 74,093 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 AK54 TSO, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK54 TSO is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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