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AY55 LXJ

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,721 mi
Last recorded138,721 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LXJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 138,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 137,903 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 129,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 127,369 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 125,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 125,725 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,312 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 120,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 120,719 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,789 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 115,789 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 111,074 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 105,776 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 96,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,036 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 88,036 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,676 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,676 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,235 miles

nearside front side step slightly dented

Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,232 miles

Centre Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

nearside front side step slightly dented

Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,075 miles

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

offside/nearsidefront window tinted

Fail 4 Sep 2008 36,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside/nearsidefront window tinted

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 LXJ is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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