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DN53 AZC

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,757 mi
Last recorded68,757 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 AZC
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 68,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers window does not work

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 26 Mar 2014 68,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

drivers window does not work

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,074 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,048 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,756 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,057 miles

centre stop light inop,poss not wired

noise from front suspension no sign of wear

parking lever a bit ratchety

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,699 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Spare tyre defective

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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DN53 AZC is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DN53 AZC, 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

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What year was DN53 AZC registered?

DN53 AZC is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DN53 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 AZC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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