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CP53 BAV

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,366 mi
Last recorded78,366 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 BAV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,366 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 78,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,297 miles

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

both outer sills corrosion

heavy underseal under car and on repairs

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front hedlamps discoluring

Front valance corrosion

both outer sills corrosion

coolant pipes corrosion and leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2014 73,590 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting defective but exhaust still secure

front tyre worn smooth on inner tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,089 miles

N/S/F tyre on 2.36mm + damage to tyre wall (not showing cord)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2012 52,089 miles

N/S/F tyre on 2.36mm + damage to tyre wall (not showing cord)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,848 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,278 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 28,278 miles

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

brake fluid resevoir cap missing

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,342 miles

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TOP MISSING

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 25,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TOP MISSING

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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CP53 BAV is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 74,022 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 CP53 BAV, 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 23 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP53 BAV is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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