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AO53 PZU

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,015 mi
Last recorded111,015 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PZU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,015 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 111,015 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 95,193 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,940 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 85,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,393 miles

advise wheel alignment check

ns extreme rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2009 74,134 miles

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

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)

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise wheel alignment check

ns extreme rear seat not fitted at time of test

park brake cable broke whilst conducting roller brake test

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,495 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 47,472 miles

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

o/s/f steering rack end slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,472 miles

o/s/f steering rack end slightly worn

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 PZU is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PZU, 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 PZU registered?

AO53 PZU is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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