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AY55 BBN

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,508 mi
Last recorded143,508 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BBN
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 138,099 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front and rear (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 129,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 129,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2015 116,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 106,723 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 79,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

small cracks in both rear tyre walls

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,789 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,667 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 47,667 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AY55 BBN is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY55 BBN, 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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AY55 BBN is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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