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DF53 FPN

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,114 mi
Last recorded70,114 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FPN
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,114 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 70,111 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,190 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,190 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,647 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,647 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,945 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,572 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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DF53 FPN is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF53 FPN, 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 FPN registered?

DF53 FPN is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is DF53 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 FPN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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