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AK54 TVT

2004 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,716 mi
Last recorded147,716 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TVT
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 147,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 141,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2024

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2023 134,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,228 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,710 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,013 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,912 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 56,912 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,460 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 54,405 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,296 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 50,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,687 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm and worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,950 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,785 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 TVT is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TVT, 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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What year was AK54 TVT registered?

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

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