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AP53 UBY

2004 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,186 mi
Last recorded98,186 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 UBY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,446 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Mar 2013 78,436 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,514 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,874 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 58,868 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,202 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 49,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,669 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 42,669 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,237 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
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AP53 UBY is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AP53 UBY, 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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AP53 UBY is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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