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BT05 LVZ

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,286 mi
Last recorded97,286 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LVZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,286 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 97,286 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,722 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 55,185 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroding

Pass 15 May 2012 46,385 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in offside front track rod

Fail 15 May 2012 46,385 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 6 May 2011 38,979 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2011 38,979 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 24,941 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,350 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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BT05 LVZ is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT05 LVZ, 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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BT05 LVZ is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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