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BP05 BMZ

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,758 mi
Last recorded105,758 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BMZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,758 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,497 miles

Coolant leak Underside of car ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 99,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Underside of car ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,728 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight lift and wear in both front lower ball joints

Fail 17 Aug 2018 90,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight lift and wear in both front lower ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

main brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,793 miles

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

main brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 5 Aug 2016 74,793 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both centre rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

main brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,559 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,153 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,527 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 38,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,241 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,601 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 36,601 miles

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

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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BP05 BMZ is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP05 BMZ, 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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BP05 BMZ is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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