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AK55 NYY

2005 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,849 mi
Last recorded116,849 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NYY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 116,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All 5 rear seats not fitted at the time of test

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 111,842 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust tail pipe hanger corroded but system still secure.

Front Registration plate damaged.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,460 miles

Exhaust rear bracket corroded.

Front Registration plate damaged.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 107,460 miles

Exhaust rear bracket corroded.

Front Registration plate damaged.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,324 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 103,297 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hi level stoplamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,162 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front shock absorber weak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front shock absorber weak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,886 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 8 Oct 2013 79,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nsf wheel bearing starting to feel rough, slight p[lay steering rack joints, rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,893 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 73,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,564 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,206 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 59,206 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,706 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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AK55 NYY is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 73,003 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 AK55 NYY, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK55 NYY is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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