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AO53 KFD

2003 Kia Sedona

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,268 mi
Last recorded59,268 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KFD
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 59,268 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 59,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,437 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,437 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,351 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,351 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,706 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inside

Slight leak from offside front inner C.V boot clip

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 43,706 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low on inside

Rear wiper split

Slight leak from offside front inner C.V boot clip

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,139 miles

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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AO53 KFD is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO53 KFD, 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 AO53 KFD registered?

AO53 KFD is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AO53 KFD safe to buy?

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