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BU05 HKN

2005 Kia Sedona

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HKN
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main feeds across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components including inner /outer sills. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 18 May 2022 93,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear feeds (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2021 85,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main feeds. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 19 May 2020 77,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/ and n/s sill rusting

Pass 8 May 2019 74,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/ and n/s/ sills rusting

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge advise replace now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge advise replace now (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s sills starting to rust

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,886 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,717 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,707 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,167 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,812 miles

aux trailer socket has been over heated center pin melted

exhaust has one bracket broken

front brake pads low and discs corroding on inner face

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,527 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,317 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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BU05 HKN is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HKN, 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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BU05 HKN is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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