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AO03 XHB

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,012 mi
Last recorded93,012 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust hanging clamp corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2015 91,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r brake backing plat bent

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,188 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 84,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot opening handle sticking open and will not allow door to latch

Fail 9 Mar 2013 77,154 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s windscreen washer not Working but screen cleared by O/S Jet

Pass 9 Mar 2013 77,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s windscreen washer not Working but screen cleared by O/S Jet

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,886 miles

offside /nearside inner outer cv gaiters perished cracked

play in offside steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2012 70,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside /nearside inner outer cv gaiters perished cracked

play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,724 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 65,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,391 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,391 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,962 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,858 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 46,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 45,092 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 45,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,662 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)

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 XHB is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XHB, 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 AO03 XHB registered?

AO03 XHB is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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