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AO05 MLF

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,279 mi
Last recorded112,279 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 MLF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,279 miles

both door mirrors damaged

centre exhaust bracket adrift

offside handbrake reading low

Fail 22 Jun 2016 112,279 miles

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

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

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

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

offside handbrake reading low

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

both door mirrors damaged

centre exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,825 miles

both door mirrors damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2015 103,825 miles

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

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

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,531 miles

nearside mirror adrift

Fail 26 Jun 2014 94,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror adrift

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,967 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 83,967 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,472 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 59,472 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,976 miles

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

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

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

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

rear heater pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,549 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,549 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side outer sill has slight damage

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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AO05 MLF is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 73,003 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 AO05 MLF, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO05 MLF is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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