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DF53 FGN

2003 Kia Sedona Le

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,477 mi
Last recorded220,477 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona Le85,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FGN
MakeKia
ModelSedona Le
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 220,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 190,408 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 190,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 156,229 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 134,364 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear two seats not fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2011 134,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear two seats not fitted

Pass 20 May 2010 123,326 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 123,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 95,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,649 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 58,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,758 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,653 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kia Sedona Le?

Based on 583 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
9,733
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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DF53 FGN is a 2003 Kia Sedona Le in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sedona Le models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 85,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sedona Le fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 FGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sedona Le typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sedona Le is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF53 FGN registered?

DF53 FGN is a 2003 Kia Sedona Le, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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