CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK03 NVT

2003 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,208 mi
Last recorded127,208 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 NVT
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,208 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Steering lock to lock slightly tight

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 122,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Steering lock to lock slightly tight

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 115,176 miles

Front to rear water pipe leaking

Nearside front disc scored inside

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Apr 2013 115,175 miles

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both rear tyres perished

Front to rear water pipe leaking

Nearside front disc scored inside

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,992 miles

Both front outer cv boots starting to deteriorate

Front to rear water pipes corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Slight noise on front wheel bearing

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,029 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 100,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,141 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 7 Apr 2010 91,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,571 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,346 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,035 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,447 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 29,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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
Full Kia Sedona reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK03 NVT is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Green 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 DK03 NVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK03 NVT?

You can check the full history of DK03 NVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK03 NVT registered?

DK03 NVT is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is DK03 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 NVT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK03 NVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK03 NVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.