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AO53 UJT

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,329 mi
Last recorded108,329 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 108,329 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2018 108,285 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2017 107,759 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,933 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 106,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,409 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,044 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/rear door handle damaged but still operates door

Fail 11 Jun 2013 89,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/rear door handle damaged but still operates door

slight brake bind o/s/rear

Pass 28 May 2012 81,193 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 May 2012 81,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres have cuts in sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,801 miles

Nearside ABS ring is broken although the ABS light is not on it might affect the ABS performance

Fail 18 Nov 2010 66,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside ABS ring is broken although the ABS light is not on it might affect the ABS performance

Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,561 miles

1,ATTENTION TO ALL TYRE TYRE DEPTHS.2-3mm ALL ROUND AND FRONT TYRES WEARING ON VERY OUTER EDGES. 2,O/S HANDBRAKE SHOWING VERY LOW EFFORT.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,543 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 46,543 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,769 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 39,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,010 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 31,010 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 UJT 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 59.1%.

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 UJT, 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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AO53 UJT is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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