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DE53 JLV

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

106,300 mi
Last recorded106,300 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,300 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 106,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion on discs

Fail 25 Apr 2015 101,123 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,697 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN PLACES

BRAKE PIPE NUTS TO AND FROM REAR BRAKE HOSES VERY RUSTY

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

GETTING RUSTY UNDERNEATH IN PLACES IE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

N/S/R BUMPER SLIGHTLY INSECURE / DAMAGED

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

OIL / FLUID LEAK IN AND AROUND LOWER PART OF GEARBOX

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 19 Jun 2014 88,694 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN PLACES

BRAKE PIPE NUTS TO AND FROM REAR BRAKE HOSES VERY RUSTY

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

GETTING RUSTY UNDERNEATH IN PLACES IE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

N/S/R BUMPER SLIGHTLY INSECURE / DAMAGED

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

OIL / FLUID LEAK IN AND AROUND LOWER PART OF GEARBOX

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 14 May 2013 80,012 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 79,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 68,637 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 68,637 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 63,861 miles

Coolant pipes corroded and leaking

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,861 miles

Coolant pipes corroded and leaking

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,037 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front numberplate cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2010 58,037 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,754 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,754 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2008 43,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2007 37,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front discs edged - n/s/f tyre on limit - steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,236 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 23,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JLV 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 52.4%.

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 DE53 JLV, 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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DE53 JLV is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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