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AM52 BXA

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

48,480 mi
Last recorded48,480 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BXA
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,876 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,232 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 33,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,372 miles

Both nearside and offside rear most seatbelts slow to return

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid weeping/residue on offside of steering rack but no leaks at time of test

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 25,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Both nearside and offside rear most seatbelts slow to return

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid weeping/residue on offside of steering rack but no leaks at time of test

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,389 miles

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

Steering rack oily but no visible leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2009 17,356 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Steering rack oily but no visible leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,027 miles

handbrake cable feels rough

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 6 Sep 2008 8,981 miles

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

handbrake cable feels rough

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,724 miles

no registration plate fitted at time of test as vehicle has just been imported

Fail 11 Sep 2007 69,721 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front side light is dim

object hanging from mirror (removed)

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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AM52 BXA is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 74,022 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 AM52 BXA, 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 23 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM52 BXA registered?

AM52 BXA is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AM52 BXA safe to buy?

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