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DF53 YUE

2004 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,448 mi
Last recorded137,448 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sedona74,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 137,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 135,801 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 135,785 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 134,042 miles

no rear seats fitted

oil leak.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 133,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

no rear seats fitted

oil leak.

Pass 1 May 2015 131,964 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 131,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 131,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

all rear seats removed at time of test.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2014 128,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 128,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 123,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 113,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise all rear seats missing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 101,724 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise only one rear seat fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2009 84,263 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,983 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 YUE is a 2004 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YUE, 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 YUE is a 2004 Kia Sedona, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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