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BW05 KXE

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,636 mi
Last recorded77,636 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KXE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,636 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,980 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 55,412 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,412 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 46,603 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,603 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,663 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 35,663 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BW05 KXE is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black 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 BW05 KXE, 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

How do I check the history of BW05 KXE?

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What year was BW05 KXE registered?

BW05 KXE is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is BW05 KXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 KXE 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.

Does BW05 KXE have outstanding finance?

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