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AM51 APV

2002 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,332 mi
Last recorded159,332 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 APV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 159,332 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 159,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear light insecure

Rear light different

Pass 14 May 2012 150,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 145,784 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 141,803 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 141,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 140,724 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Fail 8 Nov 2010 140,688 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 131,150 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 123,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 117,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 102,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 93,743 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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AM51 APV is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 77,188 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 AM51 APV, 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 24 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 APV registered?

AM51 APV is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is AM51 APV safe to buy?

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