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BJ55 AZT

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,313 mi
Last recorded117,313 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AZT
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 117,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 117,307 miles

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

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 104,371 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 104,181 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center and rear outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center and rear outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,981 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 89,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,556 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,293 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 75,293 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,778 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 74,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,662 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,788 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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BJ55 AZT is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ55 AZT, 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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BJ55 AZT is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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