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BL54 HTF

2005 Kia Sedona

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,908 mi
Last recorded119,908 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 HTF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 119,908 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,252 miles

Offside parking brake only just meets requirement

Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,501 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,745 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 90,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNT MISSING AND CENTRE MOUNT BROKEN OFF (7.1.1)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,204 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

unable to test rear seatbelts

Fail 19 Jan 2016 85,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear wiper deteriorated

unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,899 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,899 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,512 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,068 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,486 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,367 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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BL54 HTF is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL54 HTF, 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 BL54 HTF registered?

BL54 HTF is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is BL54 HTF safe to buy?

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