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DG03 XPR

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Petrol 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,876 mi
Last recorded108,876 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XPR
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,876 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 108,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

oil level high

rear shock bushes worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 95,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

play in steering rack offside

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,550 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

play in steering rack offside

Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,102 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,951 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,562 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,136 miles

management light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel high/rough in operation

Pass 3 Nov 2006 42,930 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2006 42,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

knock from engine

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear outer door handle broken

slight play in offside front wheel

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 XPR is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

DG03 XPR is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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