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BV05 UXC

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,884 mi
Last recorded70,884 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 UXC
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 70,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 63,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,665 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 59,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,566 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,869 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 45,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,756 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 42,756 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,731 miles

Offside Rear TYRE STARTED TO CRACKING

Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,545 miles

front passenger seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2015 32,541 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front passenger seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering leak possibly from pump

Fail 26 Jul 2014 28,493 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering leak possibly from pump

Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,892 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,875 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front discs pitted been stood

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,609 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 13,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 May 2008 12,759 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 12,759 miles

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

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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BV05 UXC is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BV05 UXC, 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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What year was BV05 UXC registered?

BV05 UXC is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 UXC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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