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BN55 YXZ

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,808 mi
Last recorded103,808 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YXZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,808 miles

steering belt noisy

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated x2 (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 90,496 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 78,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 64,692 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,504 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rearmost exhaust mounting bracket deterioated

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,724 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 41,724 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise near side front tyre has cuts in tread area

advise rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,171 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 YXZ is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN55 YXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 YXZ registered?

BN55 YXZ is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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