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AP53 DFZ

2003 Kia Sedona Le

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

294,857 mi
Last recorded294,857 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona Le85,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DFZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona Le
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 294,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 285,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2012 284,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 273,790 miles

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

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)

damage to windscreen but not within zone A or within swept area

Fail 4 Nov 2011 273,761 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

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

damage to windscreen but not within zone A or within swept area

Pass 11 Nov 2010 267,298 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 266,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness

Pass 13 Nov 2009 258,771 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 258,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 236,203 miles

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

oil leak from turbo pipe at rear of engine

Pass 6 Nov 2007 207,291 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 172,708 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sedona Le?

Based on 583 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
9,733
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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AP53 DFZ is a 2003 Kia Sedona Le in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sedona Le models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 85,467 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 Le fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sedona Le typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sedona Le is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP53 DFZ is a 2003 Kia Sedona Le, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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