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AO53 ZFV

2003 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,060 mi
Last recorded112,060 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZFV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 112,060 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,890 miles

front number plate cracked

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,269 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 111,256 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked,rear discoloured

Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,269 miles

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 110,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,439 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2015 108,433 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

frront number plate cracked

n/s front & both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Mar 2014 105,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 105,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s sill corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,172 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

Fail 13 Mar 2012 83,172 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,611 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate at the edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,611 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate at the edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,369 miles

Both nearside passenger doors difficult to open from the outside due to the condition of handles!!!!!!

Fail 3 Mar 2009 44,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Both nearside passenger doors difficult to open from the outside due to the condition of handles!!!!!!

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,376 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 35,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 26,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,031 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 ZFV is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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