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DF53 FGE

2003 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,403 mi
Last recorded73,403 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FGE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 73,403 miles

Coolant Pipes Corroded

Front Brakes Discs Corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,096 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,391 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 68,391 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,064 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,213 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 48,125 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,746 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 37,746 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,564 miles

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

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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DF53 FGE is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF53 FGE, 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 DF53 FGE registered?

DF53 FGE is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is DF53 FGE safe to buy?

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