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DG53 HMY

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,704 mi
Last recorded105,704 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HMY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot temporary reair

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,621 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,698 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and near side rear (2.4.A.3)

front no plate deterioated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,975 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,114 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,693 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,060 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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DG53 HMY is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DG53 HMY, 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 DG53 HMY registered?

DG53 HMY is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is DG53 HMY safe to buy?

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