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DK02 VFG

2002 Kia Sedona

Black Petrol 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,605 mi
Last recorded161,605 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VFG
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 161,605 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 155,811 miles

All rear brake pipes show signs of slight corrosion

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 155,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All rear brake pipes show signs of slight corrosion

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

Pass 18 May 2010 148,221 miles

Both driveshaft gaiters & O/S/R tyre slightly perished.

Brake pipes corroded.

O/S handbrake efficiency slightly low.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 18 May 2010 148,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both driveshaft gaiters & O/S/R tyre slightly perished.

Brake pipes corroded.

O/S handbrake efficiency slightly low.

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 143,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2009 143,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pipes corroded.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 133,367 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 133,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 118,008 miles

suspect fault offside handbrake

Pass 25 May 2006 97,604 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 97,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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DK02 VFG is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 77,188 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 DK02 VFG, 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 24 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK02 VFG is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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