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DG03 MVK

2003 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,091 mi
Last recorded100,091 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MVK
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 100,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 100,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,196 miles

clutch pedal antislip missing

drivers door handle insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2011 92,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clucht pedal antislip missing

o/s/f door handle insecure

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,484 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 75,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,810 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 70,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,262 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 57,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 MVK is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DG03 MVK, 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.

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What year was DG03 MVK registered?

DG03 MVK is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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