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AP55 LVS

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,027 mi
Last recorded88,027 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 LVS
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,027 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 88,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear bumper cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,347 miles

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake is tight

rear coolant pipes corroded and damp

rear exhaust mounts broken

Fail 20 Dec 2016 75,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake is tight

rear coolant pipes corroded and damp

rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 29 Dec 2015 70,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

centre and rear exhaust mounts broken away

Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,741 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,627 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,220 miles

1. Front brake pads worn close to legal limits. 2. Rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,790 miles

exhaust bracket broken on tail pipe

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,787 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,642 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 LVS is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVS, 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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What year was AP55 LVS registered?

AP55 LVS is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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