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AU52 VAD

2002 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,446 mi
Last recorded153,446 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VAD
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 153,446 miles

exhaust mounting broken

nearside and offside rear lamp security

offside door mirror glass cracked advice change

offside front tyre heavly worn on outer edge

offside headlamp beam image faint

pin hole in nearside front cv gator

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2012 153,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid level low

exhaust mounting broken

handbrake travel

nearside and offside rear lamp security

offside door mirror glass cracked advice change

offside front tyre heavly worn on outer edge

offside headlamp beam image faint

pin hole in nearside front cv gator

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2011 136,887 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

centre brake light not working

chip in windscreen

handbrake travel

nearside rear light lense security

offside door mirror glass cracked

oil leak

play in offside front trackrod end

Fail 19 Apr 2011 136,838 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre brake light not working

chip in windscreen

handbrake travel

nearside rear light lense security

offside door mirror glass cracked

oil leak

play in offside front trackrod end

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2009 120,285 miles

centre brake light not working

chip in windscreen

nearsaide headlamp beam image faint

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Dec 2009 120,283 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre brake light not working

chip in windscreen

front brake imbalance

front brake pads very low

nearsaide headlamp beam image faint

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

score marks to nearside front brake disc inner face

Pass 29 Sep 2008 104,459 miles

chip in windscreen

handbrake travel

oil leak from offside front

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear number plate deteriorating

rear seat belts not tested rear seats are folded down

Fail 26 Sep 2008 104,369 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

handbrake travel

offside front windscreen wiper blade split

oil leak from offside front

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear number plate deteriorating

rear seat belts not tested rear seats are folded down

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,818 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 84,816 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge tracking maybe out

damage n/s/r

Pass 3 May 2006 71,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 87,971 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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AU52 VAD is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VAD, 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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What year was AU52 VAD registered?

AU52 VAD is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 VAD safe to buy?

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