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DF53 YTC

2004 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,209 mi
Last recorded144,209 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 YTC
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 144,209 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to inner front panel

o/s sill damaged

Pass 10 May 2014 143,287 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 143,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 138,739 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 138,739 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 126,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 126,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 111,445 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 111,445 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 70,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,215 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 47,003 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,003 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 YTC is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 74,093 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 YTC, 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 22 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF53 YTC is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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