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BX55 XWY

2005 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,453 mi
Last recorded72,453 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XWY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 72,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front brake pad shim insecure

rear heater hoses insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2011 72,045 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front brake pad shim insecure

rear & centre exhaust mounting brackets insecure

rear heater hoses insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2010 59,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,319 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 27,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,355 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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BX55 XWY is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX55 XWY, 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 BX55 XWY registered?

BX55 XWY is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is BX55 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 XWY shows 6 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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