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AO55 XFU

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,982 mi
Last recorded108,982 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XFU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,982 miles

Nearside Outer sill

Fail 26 Mar 2020 108,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill

Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens has red tape repair

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens has red tape repair

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 98,431 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 98,431 miles

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,366 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 98,358 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,936 miles

Nearside Front wearing low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both rear tyres mishapen

child seats fitted not allowing full check of seat belts

Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,936 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill stap bracket (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wearing low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both rear tyres mishapen

child seats fitted not allowing full check of seat belts

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,747 miles

wipers poor

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear occasional seats missing on arrival

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,241 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,079 miles

exhaust system corroding

sump corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,085 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,942 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2009 36,647 miles

front brakew pads getting low

front number plate cracked

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,446 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

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 XFU is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AO55 XFU, 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 XFU is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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