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AO53 ZGD

2003 Kia Sedona

White Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,942 mi
Last recorded131,942 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZGD
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 131,942 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 131,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2012 126,337 miles

o/s track rod inner joint has slight lift .

Fail 8 Feb 2012 126,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

o/s track rod inner joint has slight lift .

Pass 17 Feb 2011 121,121 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 121,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 103,849 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 103,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 89,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

clucth anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,025 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

clucth anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,018 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 30,778 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,778 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,613 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 30,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

could be injector noisy on engine

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 ZGD is a 2003 Kia Sedona in White with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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