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DA52 TBO

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,207 mi
Last recorded107,207 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 TBO
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2018 107,207 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users emitions too high (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Offside Front Outer sill damage

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

front and rear sub fames corroded

slight leak on steering rack o/s

Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,741 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,049 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres worn on edges

front disc's corroded

gear knob loose

nearside rear door trim loose

offside front brake sticking

offside front outer sill damaged

oil leak

parking brake requires attention

Fail 5 Aug 2016 96,915 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres worn on edges

front disc's corroded

gear knob loose

nearside rear door trim loose

offside front brake sticking

offside front outer sill damaged

oil leak

parking brake requires attention

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

front discs slightly worn / corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking around sidewall

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2014 88,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,100 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 83,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 72,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre worn on both edge (border line)

off side rear tyre worn on edge (border line)

wipers poor border line

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,852 miles

condition of off side wiper blade

unable to open off side rear door from outside

Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,850 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

condition of off side wiper blade

unable to open off side rear door from outside

Pass 15 May 2009 47,146 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 47,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,889 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,008 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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DA52 TBO is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DA52 TBO, 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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DA52 TBO is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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