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AU52 NWJ

2002 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NWJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2015 109,525 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 23 May 2015 109,481 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front and rear brake pipes to hoses and from hoses corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

offisde front outer driveshaft gaitor weepy and nearside front perishing

powersteering pump wet

Pass 16 May 2014 102,285 miles

powersteering pump wet

nearside and offside front and rear brake pipes to hoses - corroded

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy

nearside and offside front shock absorbers weepy and soft

nearside and offside inner sills / nearside outer sill / rear brake hose metal ferrules / front subframe and suspension arms - corroded

nearside rear brake catching

offside front track rod inner bush - play

Pass 29 May 2013 94,928 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 94,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,384 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorbers weepy - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear subfame / suspension arms / rear brake hose ferrules - corroding

nearside sill corroded

offside front driveshaft outer gaitor weepy

Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,384 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front shock absorbers weepy - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear subfame / suspension arms / rear brake hose ferrules - corroding

nearside sill corroded

offside front driveshaft outer gaitor weepy

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,157 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside front headlight mounting bracket fractured

offside front shock absorber wet

offside front tyre worn on edges - very close to limit - STRONG ADVICE

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust support bracket fractured - temporary repair

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 11 Oct 2010 72,157 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside front headlight mounting bracket fractured

offside front shock absorber wet

offside front tyre worn on edges - very close to limit - STRONG ADVICE

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust support bracket fractured - temporary repair

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 27 May 2009 58,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 582,274 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,101 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 34,950 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer thread

Pass 12 May 2006 34,950 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer thread

Pass 3 Oct 2005 29,432 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 29,059 miles

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

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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AU52 NWJ is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 77,188 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 AU52 NWJ, 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 24 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU52 NWJ is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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