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DL03 GDF

2003 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,312 mi
Last recorded123,312 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 GDF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 123,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,480 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 114,480 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 110,327 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 110,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,047 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges & low tread (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front req soon. (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel req.attn.soon.

n/s/rear chassis rusting

rear exhaust bracket loose.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 106,047 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges & low tread (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front req soon. (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel req.attn.soon.

n/s/rear chassis rusting

rear exhaust bracket loose.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 90,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust mount requires attention soon

Pass 25 Jun 2013 90,450 miles

exhaust mount requires attention soon

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,429 miles

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

battery terminals loose

front brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,429 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery terminals loose

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,777 miles

front to rear coolant hoses rusting

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,086 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

o/s handbrake effort low

rear heater pipes rusting.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 21,990 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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DL03 GDF is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Green 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 DL03 GDF, 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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DL03 GDF is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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