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CU03 FSP

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,250 mi
Last recorded111,250 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FSP
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,250 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 111,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,888 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,134 miles

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

engine managment light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine managment light on

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,784 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear seat not fitted unable to check seatbelt

Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake high

slight play o/s/f rack end

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,333 miles

3rd row seats not fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side step lose

Fail 30 Jun 2009 69,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

3rd row seats not fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side step lose

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,884 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,491 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 43,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 35,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,355 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)

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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CU03 FSP is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU03 FSP, 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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What year was CU03 FSP registered?

CU03 FSP is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CU03 FSP safe to buy?

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