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DF53 MTV

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,587 mi
Last recorded129,587 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 129,587 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 129,365 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 110,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 205,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear handbrake performance slightly low.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 205,152 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear handbrake performance slightly low.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 191,361 miles

centre rear seat belt clip cover missing

Fail 7 Jun 2007 191,361 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

centre rear seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 6 Dec 2006 170,534 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 169,903 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to rear center seat belt buckle outer casing missing.

slight water leak to front radiator.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 146,606 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 146,606 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

little reserve travel in handbrake.

n/s front outer cv boot perishing and has a small pin hole it, and also starting to leak grease.

nail in o/s rear tyre and has slow puncher.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 124,460 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 123,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 MTV is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MTV, 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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DF53 MTV is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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