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CN51 VEV

2001 Kia Sedona

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,895 mi
Last recorded45,895 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VEV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,895 miles

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

spare wheel missing off carrier

vehicle presented as 4 seater including driver 2 raer seats missing at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2018 45,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

spare wheel missing off carrier

vehicle presented as 4 seater including driver 2 raer seats missing at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,135 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 38,135 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light staying on (5.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,835 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 33,835 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,666 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r brake binding slighty

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,671 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 31,663 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,648 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,619 miles

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

near side rear handbrake cables feel stiff

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 22,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,879 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,661 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 16,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre has slight crackin in side wall

rear seats removed unable to check seat belts

Pass 26 Oct 2005 13,266 miles

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

oil leak

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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CN51 VEV is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 81,496 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 CN51 VEV, 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 25 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN51 VEV is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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