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BJ55 ZZR

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,398 mi
Last recorded181,398 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 181,398 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 176,828 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

both outer sills corroded

Fail 22 May 2023 176,828 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 171,654 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2022 171,654 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2021 167,385 miles

Front Brake discs have corrosion due to lack of use

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner side wall ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 164,089 miles

surface corrosion to underside of body chassis and suspension components

Fail 8 Jul 2019 164,087 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill with in 30 cms of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

surface corrosion to underside of body chassis and suspension components

Pass 14 Jul 2018 159,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 151,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 144,893 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,498 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 132,008 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 132,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,423 miles

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

both rear shockasorbers weak

Fail 30 Mar 2013 116,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear shockasorbers weak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,155 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2011 83,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,270 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 57,595 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,595 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 ZZR is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ZZR, 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 ZZR is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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