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BU05 HME

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,955 mi
Last recorded96,955 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HME
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,955 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 96,945 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s and cenre brake lights dull

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,896 miles

all seat belts have poor retraction

Fail 1 Aug 2011 86,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all seat belts have poor retraction

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,352 miles

Airbag light on

Rear bumper missing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,352 miles

Airbag light on

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

Rear bumper missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,993 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,514 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 HME is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU05 HME, 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 HME registered?

BU05 HME is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BU05 HME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 HME shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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