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DF54 EJU

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,312 mi
Last recorded104,312 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EJU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 104,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 104,311 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 99,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 99,833 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 95,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,342 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,789 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2015 85,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,322 miles

middle and rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 82,321 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

middle and rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,909 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,525 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,540 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Fail 22 Dec 2009 58,540 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,069 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 48,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,227 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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DF54 EJU is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 73,003 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 DF54 EJU, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF54 EJU is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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