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AK55 OVC

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,458 mi
Last recorded117,458 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OVC
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 117,458 miles

both front bake pipes are slightly corroded

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 24 Mar 2021 117,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,158 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,663 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 108,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,996 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 102,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,856 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 93,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear top mounting bushes (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven 26% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,817 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 87,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,562 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,445 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,757 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,437 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 47,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,788 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,078 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 OVC is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AK55 OVC, 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 OVC is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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