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BT05 LWE

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,758 mi
Last recorded112,758 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LWE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,758 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 108,859 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 108,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 102,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2018 102,374 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2017 95,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2016 87,416 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 87,296 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (centre) (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (centre) (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 78,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2015 78,638 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,649 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 60,080 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2013 60,080 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 50,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 May 2012 50,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 20 May 2011 42,579 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 42,579 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 33,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,918 miles

Rear seats not fitted when vehicle presented for test so rear seatbelts have not been inspected for the rear row of seats.

Pass 22 May 2008 18,733 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 LWE is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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