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AO05 XTH

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,431 mi
Last recorded108,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XTH
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 108,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 93,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 May 2019 93,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,347 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 77,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 77,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 63,429 miles

n/s/r tyre tread stepped and cracking

Pass 6 May 2014 57,621 miles

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

both front tyres cracked in tread

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

power steeing rack has slight seepage

second row of rear seat been removed unable to check seat belts

Pass 9 May 2013 51,962 miles

both front tyers perished in tread area

both tyers perished in tread area

engine damp with oil

front number plate damaged

front wiper blades slightly smear

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is secure

spare tyre sidewall cracking

steering rack damp around o/s gatier

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,680 miles

front numper plate damaged

spare tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2011 38,249 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all other 3x tyres starting cracking and perishing

front plate slightly damaged

n/s/f inner shaft boot starting to leak grease

rack boot moist o/s/f

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,249 miles

Oil leak

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

all other 3x tyres starting cracking and perishing

front plate slightly damaged

n/s/f inner shaft boot starting to leak grease

rack boot moist o/s/f

Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,600 miles

All tyres, except nearside front, have some cracking in the tread area.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,024 miles

Nearside front seat belt twisted on mounting point

Rear wiper split

Untwisted nearside rear (centre row) seatbelt

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 XTH is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTH, 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 XTH is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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