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AP04 MKU

2004 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,924 mi
Last recorded113,924 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 MKU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,924 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 113,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,618 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2010 91,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front, centre and rear heater pipes corrodid heavily

Fail 23 Oct 2009 78,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front, centre and rear heater pipes corrodid heavily

Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,889 miles

Rear seats have been removed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 62,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear seats have been removed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,522 miles

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

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

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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AP04 MKU is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AP04 MKU, 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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What year was AP04 MKU registered?

AP04 MKU is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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