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DN53 AZZ

2003 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,026 mi
Last recorded126,026 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 AZZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 126,026 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 121,291 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracking

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 121,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracking

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 117,800 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,077 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 108,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,009 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 104,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,080 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,452 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 53,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,997 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 44,997 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,594 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 36,511 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 AZZ is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DN53 AZZ, 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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DN53 AZZ is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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