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AR04 GVP

2004 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,646 mi
Last recorded71,646 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 GVP
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,646 miles

corrosion under vehicle, body, suspension, not excessive yet

headlamp lens deteriorating

rear exhaust mount broken but supported by jubilee clip

rear tyres perishing

suspension bushes deteriorating/swollen

tread damage to rear tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,065 miles

Front Tyres underinflated & worn on inner edges (OSF badly).

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished/cracked. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Sill corroded, but not within prescribed area.

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats not present. ()

Rear Rear exhaust bracket corroded & loose.

Rear tyres perished/cracked in tread grooves. OSR has cut to tread.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 68,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Tyres underinflated & worn on inner edges (OSF badly).

Nearside Front Headlamp image blurred.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished/cracked. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Sill corroded, but not within prescribed area.

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats not present. ()

Rear Rear exhaust bracket corroded & loose.

Rear tyres perished/cracked in tread grooves. OSR has cut to tread.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 63,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all seatbelts slow to retract.

both front outer d/s gaiters starting to perish.

child seat n/s center row.

damp around steering rack.

emissions test only just passed.

front discs slightly lipped and corroded.

front pads around 4mm.

items removed from screen prior to testing.

load in rear of vehicle, unable to check rear most seatbelts.

oil misting engine area.

rear exhaust hanger corroded through.

rear tyres perishing between tread.

set headlamps to zero setting.

slight corrosion of rear lower spring bases.

slight play inner rack joints.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 24 Sep 2016 63,308 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all seatbelts slow to retract.

both front outer d/s gaiters starting to perish.

both headlamps foggy.

child seat n/s center row.

damp around steering rack.

emissions test only just passed.

front discs slightly lipped and corroded.

front pads around 4mm.

items removed from screen prior to testing.

load in rear of vehicle, unable to check rear most seatbelts.

oil misting engine area.

rear exhaust hanger corroded through.

rear tyres perishing between tread.

set headlamps to zero setting.

slight corrosion of rear lower spring bases.

slight play inner rack joints.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,378 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn on one edge

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

O/S/R tyre valve perished

child seat fitted

horn barely audible

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,450 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,915 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leaks from engine sump and PAS rack

Fail 24 Sep 2013 52,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leaks from engine sump and PAS rack

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,840 miles

Some play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,299 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads wearing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,407 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,038 miles

Front reg plate slightly damaged

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AR04 GVP is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AR04 GVP, 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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AR04 GVP is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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