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AP55 BCE

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,102 mi
Last recorded108,102 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 BCE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 108,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,432 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,799 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 10 Feb 2017 92,799 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,612 miles

Front o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,322 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre pershing between treads,

Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre pershing between treads,

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,574 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,778 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 75,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,407 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front and Offside rear tyres are bald on inner edge

Offside rear parking brake performance poor

Offside rear tyre is ver cracked and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,871 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

Front brake discs are worn and slightly lipped.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,490 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,324 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 50,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,777 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 122 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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AP55 BCE is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP55 BCE, 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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AP55 BCE is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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