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DC03 HPX

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

88,910 mi
Last recorded88,910 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HPX
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,910 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,910 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 88,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills both side's (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

water pipes heavily corroded + leaking at rear between fuel tank + spare wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2016 88,908 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,816 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,373 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 75,369 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,025 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 70,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,719 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,719 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 57,451 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2011 57,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2009 44,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,971 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 38,971 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r

Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,778 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 34,674 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HPX is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 HPX, 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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DC03 HPX is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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