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AP05 LXH

2005 Kia Sedona

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,153 mi
Last recorded110,153 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LXH
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,153 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has traces of body filler (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has traces of body filler (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

chassis corroded

front outer arches corroded

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 110,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

underbody corroded

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

chassis corroded

front outer arches corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 105,998 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,747 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 98,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 95,544 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f driveshaft ring cracked.

rear exhaust bracket loose exhaust still supported.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,716 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 81,716 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 74,422 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 74,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,700 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,067 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 42,021 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 39,861 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front mirror has been repaired still has free movement.

nearside rear seatbelt buckle twisted

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the inside shoulder.

various little cuts in osr tyre to cord not in excess of 25 mm.

Fail 22 May 2008 39,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front mirror has been repaired still has free movement.

nearside rear seatbelt buckle twisted

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the inside shoulder.

various little cuts in osr tyre to cord not in excess of 25 mm.

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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AP05 LXH is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AP05 LXH, 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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AP05 LXH is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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