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AO53 KJV

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,360 mi
Last recorded155,360 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KJV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 155,360 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 155,359 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 105,442 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust slight deterioration..

Pass 18 May 2012 105,442 miles

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

exhaust slight deterioration..

Pass 27 May 2011 102,723 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 97,504 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 97,504 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 91,122 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 91,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 84,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 77,563 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 KJV is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJV, 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 KJV registered?

AO53 KJV is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AO53 KJV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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