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BV52 ALU

2002 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,275 mi
Last recorded114,275 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ALU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 114,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 103,180 miles

Centre row of seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 103,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre row of seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 90,358 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber split/perished.

Spare tyre braid exposed ( not suitable for road use)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 90,358 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wiper blade rubber split/perished.

Spare tyre braid exposed ( not suitable for road use)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 75,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 75,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,412 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 54,881 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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BV52 ALU is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 77,188 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 BV52 ALU, 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 24 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 BV52 ALU registered?

BV52 ALU is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is BV52 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 ALU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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