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DG03 BYR

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,607 mi
Last recorded72,607 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 BYR
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 64,970 miles

Rear over axl metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 8 May 2010 64,470 miles

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

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

Rear over axl metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 7 May 2009 54,904 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,677 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pipe corroding

rear most seat belts not fully tested seats folded covers over etc

Fail 4 Mar 2009 54,677 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pipe corroding

rear most seat belts not fully tested seats folded covers over etc

Fail 7 Mar 2008 46,559 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

irregular wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,559 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

irregular wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,016 miles

edge wear at n/s front and o/s rear tyres

engine oil level low

o/s front tyre edges worn

Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,588 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

excess irregular wear o/s front tyre inner tread

irregular wear n/s front tyre edge tread

rear most centre lap belt partially trapped under seat

slight irregular wear o/s rear tyre

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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DG03 BYR is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG03 BYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 BYR registered?

DG03 BYR is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is DG03 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 BYR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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