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BJ05 VEU

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,041 mi
Last recorded115,041 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VEU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 115,041 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 99,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undercarriage all over slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2020 99,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undercarriage all over slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 90,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,085 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2017 60,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe across rear axle tube (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe across rear axle tube (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2017 60,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe across rear axle tube (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe across rear axle tube (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 54,815 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 54,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 49,534 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 49,534 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 42,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 42,298 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2013 36,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 36,382 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,038 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,897 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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BJ05 VEU is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ05 VEU, 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 BJ05 VEU registered?

BJ05 VEU is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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