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BG55 XUA

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,495 mi
Last recorded137,495 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XUA
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 137,495 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wheel trims obstructing view of brake pads

Fail 17 Dec 2014 137,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wheel trims obstructing view of brake pads

Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,685 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,924 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 84,859 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,154 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 71,140 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre uneven wear

front number plate damaged

tracking

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,128 miles

Low reserve travel on park brake.

Number plates poor.

Oil leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,305 miles

all rear seats removed

o/s rear park brake low effort

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,220 miles

rear seats not fitted

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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BG55 XUA is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG55 XUA, 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 BG55 XUA registered?

BG55 XUA is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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