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DA06 VEM

2006 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,927 mi
Last recorded189,927 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Sedona73,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VEM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 189,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Sep 2014 189,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 159,293 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s mirror secured with tape

Fail 30 Sep 2013 159,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

o/s mirror secured with tape

Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,833 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight binding on front brakes

Fail 17 Sep 2012 114,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight binding on front brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,009 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 80,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,441 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,235 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,563 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,708 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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DA06 VEM is a 2006 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 73,637 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 DA06 VEM, 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 20 years old, this Kia Sedona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA06 VEM is a 2006 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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