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DG55 XBY

2005 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,659 mi
Last recorded105,659 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 XBY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,659 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

both outer and under sills corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 105,659 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both plastic ns/os (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

both outer and under sills corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2020 103,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 101,681 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,129 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres for wear and condition 215/65/R15 96H

Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

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

advise both rear tyres for wear and condition 215/65/R15 96H

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s rack arm.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,079 miles

slight play in o/s rack arm.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,931 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 56,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,613 miles

2nd row rear seat belts returning slowly

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,401 miles

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2009 21,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,080 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 15,080 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside 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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DG55 XBY is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 73,003 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 DG55 XBY, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG55 XBY is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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