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DC03 HPV

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,487 mi
Last recorded96,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HPV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,487 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,642 miles

small cracks on sidewall of O.S.R.tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2012 92,406 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

small cracks on sidewall of O.S.R.tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,899 miles

Advise Headlamp aim is set correctly on position 2.

Advise Heater plug/Engine management light on.

Advise O/S/F Washer is slightly low on screen.

Advise cut in sidewall of N/S/R Tyre but is acceptable.

Advise slight play in O/S/F Steering rack.

Advise surface corrosion to main and rear brake pipes.

Fail 23 Jan 2010 73,899 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Advise Headlamp aim is set correctly on position 2.

Advise Heater plug/Engine management light on.

Advise O/S/F Washer is slightly low on screen.

Advise cut in sidewall of N/S/R Tyre but is acceptable.

Advise slight play in O/S/F Steering rack.

Advise surface corrosion to main and rear brake pipes.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 63,477 miles

Advise both front tyres are only just acceptable.

Fail 24 Jan 2009 63,477 miles

Advise both front tyres are only just acceptable.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 44,283 miles

advise on hand brake cable

Fail 18 Aug 2007 44,283 miles

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

advise on hand brake cable

Pass 5 Aug 2006 32,507 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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DC03 HPV is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DC03 HPV, 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 DC03 HPV registered?

DC03 HPV is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is DC03 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 HPV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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