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AO54 JBY

2004 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,167 mi
Last recorded96,167 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 JBY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 96,167 miles

Inner 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 96,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Inner 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,123 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 88,859 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,548 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,479 miles

Advice steering geometery/tracking n/s front tyre wear

Coolant leak

N/S/F driveshaft inner cv gaiter split

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre 3-4 mm tread depth

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coolant pipes excessivley corroded, leaking

Rear exhaust mounting slightly loose, corroded

slight dampness around the brake servo housing

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,304 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,405 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,876 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering rack offside tie rod

Fail 14 Feb 2009 46,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play steering rack offside tie rod

Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,845 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,041 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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AO54 JBY is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 74,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO54 JBY, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO54 JBY is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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