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DE03 PJU

2003 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,150 mi
Last recorded97,150 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PJU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 97,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Heater pipes corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Axle/suspension (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 97,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Heater pipes corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Axle/suspension (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,150 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

fuel pump wet

Fail 30 Sep 2016 97,136 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

rear suspension coroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,583 miles

Front Both sides c.v gaiters deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2015 92,581 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brakepipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Both sides c.v gaiters deteriorated

Brakes likely to fail

Pass 2 Feb 2013 91,965 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 91,965 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 84,343 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,284 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 75,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,250 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 65,242 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,163 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 39,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,755 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 21,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,642 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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DE03 PJU is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Black 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 DE03 PJU, 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 DE03 PJU registered?

DE03 PJU is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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