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DG03 MVM

2003 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MVM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,017 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 112,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear hangers (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both headlamp lenses faded

corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes

offside handbrake effort low handbrake 11%

Pass 15 Sep 2014 104,231 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 104,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,339 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear hanger insecure

hand brake effort low

Fail 27 Sep 2013 99,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rear hanger insecure

hand brake effort low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,654 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 94,562 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,588 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 88,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,926 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 81,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2008 64,360 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,344 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,695 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 45,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

oil leak

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 MVM is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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