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DE53 JKF

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,234 mi
Last recorded129,234 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JKF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,234 miles

emmisions to low to register

Fail 30 Aug 2013 129,118 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

emmisions to low to register

Pass 7 Sep 2012 121,645 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Aug 2012 121,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 114,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 108,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 100,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 91,226 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 3 Sep 2007 73,950 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,680 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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DE53 JKF is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE53 JKF, 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 DE53 JKF registered?

DE53 JKF is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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