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BG54 KSZ

2005 Kia Sedona

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,449 mi
Last recorded122,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KSZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 122,449 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 122,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated + play (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxillary belt badly cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2017 109,555 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside slow (3.7.B.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxillary belt badly cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2016 94,949 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 94,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexable brake pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexable brake pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,124 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,008 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,253 miles

shockers weak

tyre pressures

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,274 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 61,271 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

n/s and o/s front disc worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 53,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front disc worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,924 miles

spare wheel loose

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,666 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,994 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,592 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 27,592 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked seats folded down and back full

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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BG54 KSZ is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG54 KSZ, 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 BG54 KSZ registered?

BG54 KSZ is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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