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BJ05 MOF

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,683 mi
Last recorded131,683 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MOF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 131,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,866 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 122,809 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,038 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 107,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,703 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,143 miles

Hand brake travel long

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight movement offside front lower arm

number plate lamp bulb n/s getting dim

Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,005 miles

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

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

Hand brake travel long

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight movement offside front lower arm

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,394 miles

handbrake travel high

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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BJ05 MOF is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ05 MOF, 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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BJ05 MOF is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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