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AY05 LFL

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

251,540 mi
Last recorded251,540 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LFL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 251,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

number plate lights not a matched pair

Fail 21 Feb 2015 251,531 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

number plate lights not a matched pair

Pass 20 Feb 2014 232,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

SOUNDS LIKE A LITTLE AIR TRAPED IN BRAKE LINE.NOT YET SPUNGY OR AFFECTING BRAKES BUT WOULD ADVISE RE BLEEDING.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front A/C pipes not connected to anything.are not fowling anything at this time

centre exhaust mount missing but system still secure

coolant pipes under vehicle corroded and leaking

o/s driveshaft support bearing housing a little distorted but not affecting operation

parkbrake a little rough in operation

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight lip on front discs

slight play in drivers seat but all bolts appear to be tight

Fail 11 Feb 2014 232,293 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front A/C pipes not connected to anything.are not fowling anything at this time

both front seats have loose trims but not affecting operation

centre exhaust mount missing but system still secure

coolant pipes under vehicle corroded and leaking

n/s seat on centre row has a loose arm rest

n/s/f tyre at 4mm but also devoide of tread on inner edge

o/s driveshaft support bearing housing a little distorted but not affecting operation

parkbrake a little rough in operation

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear wiper split

slight lip on front discs

slight play in drivers seat but all bolts appear to be tight

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 203,733 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 203,722 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 177,659 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 146,538 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,996 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 111,263 miles

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

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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AY05 LFL is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY05 LFL, 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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AY05 LFL is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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