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AY55 BDV

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,831 mi
Last recorded65,831 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,831 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 65,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,392 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 61,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,756 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,828 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,818 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,383 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,836 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

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 BDV is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY55 BDV registered?

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

Is AY55 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 BDV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY55 BDV have outstanding finance?

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