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BK05 GYD

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,337 mi
Last recorded60,337 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GYD
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,337 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear and centre exhaust mounts corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,553 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 53,333 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 47,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edge

n/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre perished and out of shape

o/s/r tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2013 47,197 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on edge

n/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 41,062 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 41,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,770 miles

park brake requires attention

Pass 19 May 2010 28,781 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 28,780 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 23,390 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 23,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2008 17,655 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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BK05 GYD is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BK05 GYD, 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 BK05 GYD registered?

BK05 GYD is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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