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DF53 FPU

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,477 mi
Last recorded126,477 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FPU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 126,477 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 115,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,849 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,705 miles

metal water pipe under vehicle leaking in two places

Fail 19 Jan 2011 87,705 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

metal water pipe under vehicle leaking in two places

Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,658 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 87,658 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,889 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 71,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 58,120 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 58,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,861 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,817 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 35,317 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 FPU is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF53 FPU?

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What year was DF53 FPU registered?

DF53 FPU is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is DF53 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 FPU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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