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BW05 KXN

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,448 mi
Last recorded172,448 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KXN
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 172,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 167,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 167,089 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 160,963 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake lines have slight corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2021 160,963 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake lines have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 158,931 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 158,931 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 157,090 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 157,090 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 156,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack badly, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

os parking brake lagging in operation and performance close to minimum requirements , advise adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Feb 2018 155,174 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 155,174 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 141,876 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,474 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 1 Sep 2015 127,521 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 127,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 123,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 119,434 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 119,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,889 miles

all tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 29 Aug 2012 110,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside wiper poor

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,334 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,213 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON SHOULDES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,197 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to bottom of engine sump

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,265 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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BW05 KXN is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KXN, 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 BW05 KXN registered?

BW05 KXN is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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