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AU52 ZXN

2002 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,606 mi
Last recorded125,606 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ZXN
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 125,606 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 125,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 105,283 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 105,270 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,860 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,878 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 62,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,509 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,415 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 32,202 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 32,202 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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 ZXN is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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