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CX54 XEN

2004 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,532 mi
Last recorded135,532 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 XEN
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 135,532 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,545 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,095 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 123,095 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 117,532 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 117,530 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,266 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 110,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,767 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,767 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,608 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 94,608 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,942 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 74,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 59,594 miles

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

all four tyres are worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,212 miles

not checked both rear seats or seatbelts due to seats not being fitted at time of test.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 44,167 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

not checked both rear seats or seatbelts due to seats not being fitted at time of test.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,907 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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CX54 XEN is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 CX54 XEN, 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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CX54 XEN is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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