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DG53 HNM

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,723 mi
Last recorded103,723 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 103,723 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 103,723 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,555 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,315 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 70,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,326 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 38,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2006 23,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HNM is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DG53 HNM, 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 HNM registered?

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

Is DG53 HNM safe to buy?

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