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AP54 NLR

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,189 mi
Last recorded80,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 NLR
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 80,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r tyre cracking

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 74,739 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)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,690 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 69,690 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking with age (2004 tyre)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,514 miles

FILLER USED ON N/S OUTER SILL / O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER / N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES / REAR HEATER PIPES CORRODING

Fail 20 Jan 2014 63,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

FILLER USED ON N/S OUTER SILL / O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER / N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES / REAR HEATER PIPES CORRODING

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,484 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,060 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,255 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,285 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 43,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,013 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2008 31,013 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wipers split

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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AP54 NLR is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP54 NLR, 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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AP54 NLR is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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