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DF53 YTK

2004 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,929 mi
Last recorded120,929 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,929 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front number

nearside headlamp beam pattern requires attention soon

Fail 25 Sep 2017 120,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both centre outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front number

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 112,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,745 miles

Nearside Front inner drive shaft gaiter clip loose

Offside Rear park brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion of front to rear metal brake pipes at rear x2

engine noisy

middle and rear exhaust hangers corroded/detatched

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,715 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 83,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,694 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 84,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,058 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 56,058 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,457 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear seatbelt retaining plastic casements damadged/split

Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,154 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 18,025 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front 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 YTK is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YTK, 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 YTK is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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