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BF56 MKU

2006 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,523 mi
Last recorded98,523 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Sedona73,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 MKU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,523 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2022 98,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2021 92,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 92,026 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,723 miles

Front lower sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 30 Nov 2020 86,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 4 Dec 2019 82,322 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 82,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre feathering

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 77,185 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,287 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,265 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 73,265 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,469 miles

Coolant leak from rear pipes ()

Coolant leak from rear pipes ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 72,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak from rear pipes ()

Coolant leak from rear pipes ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

front suspension components corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 71,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes x3 lower bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

front suspension components corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front suspension legs have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,466 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,198 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,738 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge, close to legal limit.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,921 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 22,921 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BF56 MKU is a 2006 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 73,637 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 BF56 MKU, 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 20 years old, this Kia Sedona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF56 MKU is a 2006 Kia Sedona, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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