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BG54 KTA

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,679 mi
Last recorded147,679 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KTA
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 147,679 miles

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

corrosion to all underfloor components

Pass 15 Apr 2021 147,290 miles

both sides inner sills corroded

both sides outer sills undersealed

o/s parking brake weak

rear axle and suspension mounts showing corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2020 144,958 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 144,947 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 128,874 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 128,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe run at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 115,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe run at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,854 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 107,846 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,128 miles

Chassis corroded

Handbrake imbalance 36%

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,058 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Chassis corroded

Handbrake imbalance 36%

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen and wipers not tested

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,436 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 94,436 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,118 miles

front tyres have uneven wear

Fail 17 Jan 2014 85,117 miles

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

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

front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 19 Jan 2013 74,355 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,341 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,452 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2011 57,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,564 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 39,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,434 miles

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 KTA is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG54 KTA, 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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BG54 KTA is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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