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BG54 ZBU

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,790 mi
Last recorded69,790 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZBU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 69,790 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 69,787 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 61,823 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 59,991 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 59,991 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 57,364 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 54,296 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 50,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,051 miles

front brake discs surfaces deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,934 miles

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

nearside front tyre holds outer wall cracks

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,893 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 36,893 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,892 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,696 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 ZBU is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

BG54 ZBU is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 15 January 2005.

Is BG54 ZBU safe to buy?

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