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BL05 LAA

2005 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LAA
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,887 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 69,887 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Jun 2010 53,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both offside and nearside front tyres wearing slightly uneven

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2009 39,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BL05 LAA is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BL05 LAA, 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 BL05 LAA registered?

BL05 LAA is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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