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BF05 YSZ

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

149,302 mi
Last recorded149,302 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 149,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 149,055 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,721 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 139,721 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 130,062 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 130,062 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,671 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 116,201 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,889 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 108,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and rear exhaust mountings in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

front number plate in poor condition

oil level near minimum

water in o/s rear lamp

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,301 miles

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

Offside parking brake effort lower than nearside

Fail 28 Jan 2013 100,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,616 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear seatbelts slow to retract

center an rear exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still secure

nearside wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing screen

Fail 20 Feb 2012 90,616 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear seatbelts slow to retract

center an rear exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still secure

nearside wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing screen

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,292 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 80,292 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,690 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 65,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 55,188 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 55,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,215 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Feb 2008 44,215 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,500 miles

front brake discs and pads starting to get worn

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 YSZ is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YSZ, 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 YSZ is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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