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DK53 FXM

2003 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,275 mi
Last recorded97,275 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FXM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,275 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 97,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended REAR BOTH PASSENGER SEATS NEED SWAPPING OVER IN ORDER FOR THE SEAT BELTS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended REAR BOTH PASSENGER SEATS NEED SWAPPING OVER IN ORDER FOR THE SEAT BELTS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 97,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Aug 2018 97,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper rubber mounting bush deteriated

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,990 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

outer sill traced with body filler

Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,875 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front/rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front/rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both sides (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,670 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,144 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,804 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 45,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,204 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,006 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 19,914 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,166 miles

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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DK53 FXM is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DK53 FXM, 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 DK53 FXM registered?

DK53 FXM is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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