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BL05 YDB

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,626 mi
Last recorded149,626 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YDB
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 149,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 143,559 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row, also load space configured to carry load, with seats folded, and load in place. ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills have had welded corrosion repairs, which are showing corrosion, and the lower welded seams of the inner rear arches/chassis rail joints are starting to expand and show internal corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. Has had a welded repair at some point, and I am unable to fully assess the state of any corrosion, as there is a pool of water gathered under the spring. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake action very stiff and erratic.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 143,558 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system fouling Nearside outer track rod end fouls on road wheel at full left lock. It appears that an offside part has been fitted in error. (2.1.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row, also load space configured to carry load, with seats folded, and load in place. ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost mount missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills have had welded corrosion repairs, which are showing corrosion, and the lower welded seams of the inner rear arches/chassis rail joints are starting to expand and show internal corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. Has had a welded repair at some point, and I am unable to fully assess the state of any corrosion, as there is a pool of water gathered under the spring. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake action very stiff and erratic.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 130,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 130,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bottom of spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 126,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 126,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door damaged sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axil (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 116,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 5 Dec 2016 107,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine lamp on

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,860 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 100,617 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,627 miles

glow plug lamp on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 87,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,114 miles

front brake pads(inner) worn very low.

front tyres wearing on edges.

rear exhaust support bracket corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 70,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front wiper blades split.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,800 miles

front wiper blades split.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,126 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 60,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,661 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,595 miles

n/s o/s front brake pads only just legal at test strongly suggest change now

o/s rear tyre inner tread area worn but legal at test suggest change

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 YDB is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL05 YDB, 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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BL05 YDB is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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