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AO55 NCE

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,413 mi
Last recorded114,413 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 NCE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 114,413 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Step mount (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened On axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near top spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle rotten where trailing arm bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe near trailing arm (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Back panel corroded behind rear bumper corners

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 110,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsrear floor corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 110,059 miles

Brake performance not tested bad clutch (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsrear floor corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre valve cracking

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 104,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre valve cracking

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 98,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion in brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,545 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 78,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,549 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 75,538 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,077 miles

2 x metal fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 61,077 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)

2 x metal fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,266 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Nov 2010 55,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,583 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,583 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,307 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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AO55 NCE is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 73,003 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 AO55 NCE, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO55 NCE is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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