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CU03 JMV

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,173 mi
Last recorded98,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 JMV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,173 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 98,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,995 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 81,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (3.5.1m)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,372 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 71,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,601 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,125 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 53,936 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,281 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 39,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 71,414 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 27,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 JMV is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

CU03 JMV is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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