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AP03 ZHH

2003 Kia Sedona

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,712 mi
Last recorded95,712 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZHH
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 95,712 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 94,103 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f wing corroded and holed

Fail 29 Oct 2019 94,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f wing corroded and holed

Pass 27 Oct 2018 91,609 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r outer door handle loose

o/s/f brake pipe becoming rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2018 91,597 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

front brake pads low

n/s/r outer door handle loose

o/s/f brake pipe becoming rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,673 miles

front brake pads close to limit

o/s handbrake down on performance

Fail 31 Oct 2017 89,667 miles

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

front brake pads close to limit

o/s handbrake down on performance

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 87,091 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,946 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pipes across axle and going into flexi's becoming rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 82,700 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,797 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,489 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear shocks top bushes worns

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,015 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,166 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 64,166 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 55,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

handbrake requires adjusting

third row seats not in use at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

handbrake requires adjusting

third row seats not in use at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2006 37,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake operation notchy

rear wiper blade split

slight play in rack o/s

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake operation notchy

rear wiper blade split

slight play in rack o/s

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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AP03 ZHH is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP03 ZHH, 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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AP03 ZHH is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 17 August 2003.

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