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CU54 GFY

2004 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,757 mi
Last recorded140,757 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 GFY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 140,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger corroded off .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner both front in cv boots leaking but stopping ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat + loose in holder

Pass 26 Nov 2020 133,419 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat + loose in holder ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front in cv boots leaking but stopping ingress of dirt

Fail 25 Nov 2020 133,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ALMOST TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat + loose in holder ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front in cv boots leaking but stopping ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare wheel flat

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 28 May 2019 126,509 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front + rear of outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front + rear of outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + n/s split but clearing ok (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s + o/s (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

centre exhaust bracket broken + rear missing but system still secure for now

handbrake imbalance o/s low

handbrake travel high

slight play o/s steering rack end joint

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,248 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 121,248 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,400 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 103,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads 65% worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,357 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2012 77,357 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,140 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe hanger bracket is corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,987 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,452 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,094 miles

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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CU54 GFY is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 74,093 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 CU54 GFY, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU54 GFY is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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