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BK05 GYG

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,694 mi
Last recorded76,694 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GYG
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2017 76,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,395 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 61,394 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front steering inner joint play

Nearside Front steering rack leaking

Pass 19 May 2015 58,704 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 58,704 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing away from inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 53,687 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front inner steering rack joints slight play

exhaust braket broken near rear

Fail 25 Apr 2013 48,913 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front inner steering rack joints slight play

exhaust braket broken near rear

Pass 19 May 2012 43,774 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear tyre cracking and wearing inner edge

Fail 11 May 2012 43,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear tyre cracking and wearing inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 7 May 2011 39,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,379 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,244 miles

child seats fitted to rear

rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2008 25,464 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 GYG 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 62.5%.

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

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