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DA03 EWE

2003 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,045 mi
Last recorded76,045 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EWE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 76,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,912 miles

rear rusted underside

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

center exhaust mount broken ( corroded )

Fail 4 Jun 2015 60,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

center exhaust mount broken ( corroded )

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,027 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,917 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,440 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 34,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,993 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,384 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 31,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low effort o/s/r handbrake

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,032 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 19,322 miles

Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,322 miles

Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

spare tyre defective

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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DA03 EWE is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Green 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 DA03 EWE, 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 DA03 EWE registered?

DA03 EWE is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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