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AY55 BCE

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

325,226 mi
Last recorded325,226 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BCE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 325,226 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 322,206 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 322,206 miles

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 20 Nov 2012 281,940 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 281,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 246,998 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 246,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 208,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 208,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 168,306 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 3 Dec 2008 130,425 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 130,418 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 84,066 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack

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 BCE is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black 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 BCE, 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 BCE registered?

AY55 BCE is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is AY55 BCE safe to buy?

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