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BT54 UWB

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

164,572 mi
Last recorded164,572 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 UWB
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2018 164,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in 3 places (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear number plate partly insecure

brake pedal rubber splitting

power steering working but may need attention

Pass 1 Apr 2017 155,997 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 155,839 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 147,099 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 146,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 139,661 miles

dampness at fuel tank support strap

heater pipes under vehicle deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2015 139,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dampness at fuel tank support strap

heater pipes under vehicle deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 134,281 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 134,193 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

child seat location- nearside rear

limited inspection of the rear brake pipes possible due to a coating of grease

Fail 6 Mar 2013 127,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

child seat location- nearside rear

limited inspection of the rear brake pipes possible due to a coating of grease

Fail 5 Apr 2012 123,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,857 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 118,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 118,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 108,880 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 108,880 miles

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both rearmost seats removed. brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through on corner.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 101,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,044 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 91,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2006 59,350 miles

front pads low

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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BT54 UWB is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 BT54 UWB, 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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BT54 UWB is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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