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BF55 MLE

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,508 mi
Last recorded120,508 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MLE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 120,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 120,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 115,989 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 115,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,251 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 112,401 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2016 112,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,575 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,294 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 89,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,206 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,758 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,340 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 42,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

cracks in offside + nearside rear tyres

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall ( not to cords )

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter grease leak

nearside front tyre inner edge worn bald

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

third row seatbelts not checked seats removed from vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,843 miles

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

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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BF55 MLE 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 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 BF55 MLE, 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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BF55 MLE is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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