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BJ55 MYL

2005 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 MYL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,244 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 121,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven park brake (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,197 miles

Nearside wing mirror broken

Fail 7 Feb 2017 109,197 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wing mirror broken

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,047 miles

slight play offside front lower arm bottom ball joint

Pass 31 Jan 2015 90,047 miles

Damp around rack pinnion area.

O/S parking brake less effecient than N/S.

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

Rear exhaust mount badly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 59,951 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Damp around rack pinnion area.

O/S parking brake less effecient than N/S.

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

Rear exhaust mount badly corroded.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,720 miles

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated (corroded).

Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,425 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 66,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,367 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,155 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,295 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 MYL is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MYL, 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 BJ55 MYL registered?

BJ55 MYL is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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