CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP05 LXK

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,457 mi
Last recorded161,457 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LXK
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2017 161,457 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 161,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 139,550 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 139,543 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven 41% (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 136,220 miles

steering rack noisey

Fail 8 Sep 2015 136,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

steering rack noisey

Fail 2 Oct 2014 127,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2014 127,583 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,306 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 115,018 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 102,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2011 91,690 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,467 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 20,747 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
Full Kia Sedona reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP05 LXK is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP05 LXK?

You can check the full history of AP05 LXK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP05 LXK registered?

AP05 LXK is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is AP05 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 LXK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP05 LXK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP05 LXK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.