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CU03 LZJ

2003 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,509 mi
Last recorded132,509 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 LZJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 132,509 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Fail 6 May 2016 132,509 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2015 125,689 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 125,685 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 118,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,672 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 109,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 99,251 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 99,248 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,026 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 75,282 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 75,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 69,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 58,633 miles

Cooling pipes under vehicle very rusty

Exhaust system rusty

O/S + N/S Rear brake back plate rusty

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power Assisted Steering rack damp ( on N/S of rack )

Rear axle support arm bushes cracked

Rear brake flexi unions rusty

Pass 24 May 2007 50,514 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)

rear seats removed from the vehicle so unable to check seatbelts.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,135 miles

Front 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 LZJ is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CU03 LZJ, 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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CU03 LZJ is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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