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AP53 UCL

2004 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,029 mi
Last recorded142,029 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 UCL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 142,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2017 142,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside and nearside corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded and hold (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed and corrded (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both on axle (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside across axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 138,013 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 138,013 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 132,508 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 132,508 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,936 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 120,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,718 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 110,581 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake pipes are slightly corroded.

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,934 miles

Dry on body chassis floor pan advise clean and waxoil throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,113 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,420 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,411 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 36,409 miles

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

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

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

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 UCL is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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