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BF05 HYC

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,484 mi
Last recorded103,484 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall but cords not exposed

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 103,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall but cords not exposed

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,187 miles

both sides rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

clutch pedal bites very low

hi - level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2015 99,576 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 99,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Clutch pedal anti slip device missing

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,176 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Feb 2014 95,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,297 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 91,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,307 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 85,537 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,662 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,958 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HYC is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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