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BBM 21L

2005 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,545 mi
Last recorded112,545 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBM 21L
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 112,545 miles

Nearside rear brake effort lags

Fail 26 May 2017 112,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (5.2.6)

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside rear brake effort lags

Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,647 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

drivers seat belt frayed

power steering pipes damp

Fail 5 Feb 2016 108,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust mount broken

drivers seat belt frayed

power steering pipes damp

Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,823 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,275 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,275 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light inop

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre,and worn low on inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2012 92,080 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE o/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 77,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,688 miles

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 68,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

spare tyre has wires showing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2009 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,978 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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BBM 21L is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BBM 21L, 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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BBM 21L is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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