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AO04 KNJ

2004 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,227 mi
Last recorded139,227 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 KNJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 139,227 miles

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

outer sills corroded

steering uj notchy

Fail 2 Mar 2016 139,227 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

outer sills corroded

steering uj notchy

Pass 10 Mar 2015 134,101 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 134,100 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 127,767 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both bottom ball joint dust cover perished

front to rear coolant pipes weeping

nearside front tiebar bush has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 127,767 miles

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

both bottom ball joint dust cover perished

front to rear coolant pipes weeping

nearside front tiebar bush has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 127,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 280,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 250,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 250,817 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 221,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s rear wheel slight bind

Pass 15 Mar 2010 169,464 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 169,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 115,186 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY.

PARK-BRAKE CABLES PARTIALLY SIEZED.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,474 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

handbrake knotchy on application

sligth play on nearside rear hub

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,942 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low/sidewalls perished

Fail 9 Mar 2007 52,831 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre getting low/sidewalls perished

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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AO04 KNJ is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 74,093 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 AO04 KNJ, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO04 KNJ is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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