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BJ05 VEM

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,814 mi
Last recorded137,814 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VEM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 137,814 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

handbrake lever nearing full travel

Pass 29 Apr 2019 124,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 124,081 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 112,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2017 112,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 106,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 10,000 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 10,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 May 2014 91,713 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 91,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 80,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2012 70,242 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 59,930 miles

Coolant leak

n/s front inside part of brake disc corroded and pitted

o/s front inside part of brake disc corroded and pitted

one heater system heater plug water leak

Pass 17 May 2010 48,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,394 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,015 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,015 miles

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

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

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 VEM is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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