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DF53 FRD

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,319 mi
Last recorded117,319 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 117,319 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 111,145 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 103,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Jan 2009 97,809 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 90,647 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 81,069 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 81,069 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 FRD is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FRD, 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 FRD?

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What year was DF53 FRD registered?

DF53 FRD is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is DF53 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 FRD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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