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AO53 KJJ

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,537 mi
Last recorded121,537 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KJJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,537 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 121,537 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing Trackrod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,977 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 110,974 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 78% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,286 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 101,286 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,517 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 92,517 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,392 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,144 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 75,144 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,481 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 63,481 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,002 miles

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

handbrake cable sounds dry when worked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,001 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 40,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,531 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,531 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,108 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 27,108 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 KJJ is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AO53 KJJ, 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 KJJ registered?

AO53 KJJ is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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