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DF53 FRZ

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,707 mi
Last recorded81,707 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FRZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,707 miles

1x exhaust mount peg detached from the system

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 81,663 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

1x exhaust mount peg detached from the system

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,902 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split at end

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 68,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split at end

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,468 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 54,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,179 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 32,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 32,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,465 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,944 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 19,944 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 17,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,911 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 FRZ is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

DF53 FRZ is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is DF53 FRZ safe to buy?

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