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BU05 BWX

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,950 mi
Last recorded76,950 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 BWX
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,950 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 76,948 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,678 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low

Fail 11 Feb 2020 74,675 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake low

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,335 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 71,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,030 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 68,030 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,618 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 63,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,742 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 5 Feb 2015 53,589 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 53,194 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,884 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,095 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,538 miles

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,933 miles

offside rear parking brake performance low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,752 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres perished

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,971 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake 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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BU05 BWX is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU05 BWX, 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 BU05 BWX registered?

BU05 BWX is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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