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BG05 ZNT

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,762 mi
Last recorded166,762 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZNT
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 166,762 miles

both headlamps hazed

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

oil leak

wipers smearing

Fail 17 Feb 2020 166,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamps hazed

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

o/s/r tyre has several deep cuts, nothing with cords exposed

oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Oct 2018 165,261 miles

advised tracking

both front head lamps hazed

coolent leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f seat belt frayed

rear bumper damaged and sharp edges

steering rack slight play

front pads and discs very low, close to legal limit

oil pressure light on

Fail 11 Oct 2018 165,261 miles

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

advised tracking

both front head lamps hazed

coolent leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f seat belt frayed

rear bumper damaged and sharp edges

steering rack slight play

front pads and discs very low, close to legal limit

oil pressure light on

Fail 4 Sep 2018 165,242 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen possibly incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn out on the edges, tracking check/adjustment recomended

rear bumper has sharp edges caused by damage

oil pressure warning light is on

Pass 11 Jul 2017 155,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accident damage to rear

coolant expansion tank full of oil

coolant pipes over pressurized

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 155,886 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accident damage to rear

coolant expansion tank full of oil

coolant pipes over pressurized

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 153,353 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 153,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 153,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 153,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 151,392 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm and badly worn on outside edge

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r wheel bearings slight play

rear bumper split

rear exhaust mount braket broken

rear tyres on approx 2mm

Fail 28 Sep 2012 151,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on 1.6mm and badly worn on outside edge

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r wheel bearings slight play

rear bumper split

rear exhaust mount braket broken

rear tyres on approx 2mm

Pass 1 Aug 2011 145,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 141,491 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 141,491 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 136,865 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 131,604 miles

Battery is insecure.

Bush mounting nearside rear trailing arm to axle is fairly soft.

Engine is leaking oil.

Exhaust emits visible blue smoke during acceleration - not considered excessive at present.

Handbrake efficiency is poor at offside and lever has to be pulled really hard before it starts to work.

Nearside front tyre is worn to limit at outer shoulder.

Nearside headlamp aim is on lower limit.

Top radiator hose is very soft and weak.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 131,517 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 131,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 97,767 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 54,742 miles

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

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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BG05 ZNT is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver 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 BG05 ZNT, 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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BG05 ZNT is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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