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AM52 CUG

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,416 mi
Last recorded84,416 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 CUG
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,134 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 79,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,005 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 72,781 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight play nearside rack inner joint

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,278 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 51,210 miles

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

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

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 CUG is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM52 CUG registered?

AM52 CUG is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 CUG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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