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DG53 HNN

2003 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,672 mi
Last recorded118,672 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HNN
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 118,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 114,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 114,444 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,930 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 104,179 miles

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

rear pipes greased

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,651 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 86,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,785 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

hand brake movement stiff

handbrake travel

nearside front brake pads approx 50 percent worn

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2007 79,783 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate cracked

hand brake movement stiff

handbrake travel

nearside front brake pads approx 50 percent worn

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre slight mishape

offside of steering rack slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2006 59,549 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre slight mishape

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 HNN is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNN, 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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DG53 HNN is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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