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BF05 FZA

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,740 mi
Last recorded116,740 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FZA
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,740 miles

corrosion on n/s centre sill & o/s/f & centre sill

o/s handbrake effort

Fail 26 Oct 2017 116,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

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

corrosion on front brake disc s

corrosion on n/s centre sill & o/s/f & centre sill

front brake pad wear low

o/s handbrake effort

Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,995 miles

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs Borderline

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion o/s outer sill

corrosion on rear suspension arms around spring seatings

free play at steering wheel

front number plate

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm outer edge

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge and perishing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Oct 2016 107,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs Borderline

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion o/s outer sill

corrosion on rear suspension arms around spring seatings

free play at steering wheel

front number plate

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm outer edge

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge and perishing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,958 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

Offside handbrake effort low

both front shockers damp

corrosion on o/s /r sill

emissions borderline

slight wear in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Oct 2015 98,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

Offside handbrake effort low

both front shockers damp

corrosion on o/s /r sill

emissions borderline

slight wear in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 84,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 72,609 miles

Condition of wipers

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,924 miles

battery insecure

front number plate cracked-deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2012 62,911 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

front number plate cracked-deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,136 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,284 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,265 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 46,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,636 miles

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

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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BF05 FZA is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF05 FZA, 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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BF05 FZA is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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