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AO03 CFD

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,116 mi
Last recorded108,116 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CFD
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,116 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion over both outer sills

corrosion over componenets under vehicle

front head lamp lenses discoloured

Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,764 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 100,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,750 miles

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

Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside sliding door handle insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 100,744 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch panel (5.2.6)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both none (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,604 miles

Nearside rear under body has corrosion not at this time in a perscribed area

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

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

coil spring corroded all four springs in places (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 88,604 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear under body has corrosion not at this time in a perscribed area

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

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

coil spring corroded all four springs in places (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,660 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2015 76,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 61,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind on nearside rear brake.

wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind on nearside rear brake.

wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,723 miles

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

long travel on handbrake.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,723 miles

long travel on handbrake.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,557 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,062 miles

Brake fluid level low.

Front brake pads appear low.

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Rear exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,362 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,273 miles

(1) Engine oil leak from front of engine. †(2) Cental door locking fault - unlock doors then door locks. †(3) Handbrake operation very stiff / notchy.

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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AO03 CFD is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO03 CFD, 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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AO03 CFD is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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