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AY55 AZX

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,128 mi
Last recorded143,128 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 AZX
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 143,128 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 143,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 132,584 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 132,561 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,441 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 108,264 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,646 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 93,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Shoulders

Front To Rear Coolant Pipes Very Rusty.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 78,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,323 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,200 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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AY55 AZX is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AY55 AZX, 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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What year was AY55 AZX registered?

AY55 AZX is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AY55 AZX safe to buy?

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