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BF05 KTE

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,218 mi
Last recorded99,218 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,218 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

coolant leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 99,217 miles

Steering rack gaiter split n/s/front (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure o/s/front (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s/front (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/front (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

coolant leak

Pass 18 Apr 2014 83,015 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 83,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre has splitt in outer wall (not to chords)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,725 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 46,343 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and cut on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,531 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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BF05 KTE is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF05 KTE, 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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What year was BF05 KTE registered?

BF05 KTE is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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