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DA03 NHJ

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,059 mi
Last recorded139,059 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 NHJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,059 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 138,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 132,516 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 132,516 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 126,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 126,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,844 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 116,844 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 112,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 111,057 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 111,057 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,580 miles

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

Slight wear O\S rack & pinion

Pass 25 May 2006 36,182 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2006 36,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside 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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DA03 NHJ is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

DA03 NHJ is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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