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DG53 HNL

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,276 mi
Last recorded123,276 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HNL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 123,276 miles

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 13 Feb 2015 121,614 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 121,605 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped, exhaust still supported

Slight play in tie rod f/o/s

f/n/s c.v boot has been repaired

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 110,751 miles

O/S and N/S rear CV boots starting to deteriorate.

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak on turbo, turbo return pipe and oil filter.

Rear heater pipes heavily corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 110,751 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on.

Injector seal passing combustion gasses.

O/S and N/S rear CV boots starting to deteriorate.

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak on turbo, turbo return pipe and oil filter.

Rear heater pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 99,040 miles

advise handbrake

Fail 19 Oct 2012 99,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise handbrake

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,073 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play offside steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,069 miles

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

Slight play offside steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,428 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 53,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,615 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,808 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 37,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,238 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,678 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 28,678 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 HNL is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DG53 HNL, 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 DG53 HNL registered?

DG53 HNL is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DG53 HNL safe to buy?

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