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AK55 XJP

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,153 mi
Last recorded117,153 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger corroded through

Fail 22 Apr 2014 117,142 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside wheel bearing not checked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger corroded through

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,168 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust rear bracket broken

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

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,411 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2012 89,329 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,467 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)

front brakes inbalanced

rear exhuast mounting for tail pipe corroded and split

slight engine oil leak

slight power sterring oil leak from rack

Fail 7 Apr 2011 76,227 miles

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

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)

front brakes inbalanced

rear exhuast mounting for tail pipe corroded and split

slight engine oil leak

slight power sterring oil leak from rack

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,468 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on both edges

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2010 64,367 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/R tyre worn on both edges

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,643 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 XJP is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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