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BN55 VTV

2005 Kia Sedona

Beige Petrol 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,352 mi
Last recorded116,352 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VTV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 116,352 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 116,343 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2020 116,282 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 116,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,427 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,641 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 84,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 78,683 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front slight play bottom ball joint

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,710 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,548 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,548 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 67,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,990 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,913 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,166 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,268 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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BN55 VTV is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN55 VTV, 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 BN55 VTV registered?

BN55 VTV is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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