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DN53 BAU

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,615 mi
Last recorded111,615 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BAU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,615 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 111,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 101,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 95,044 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,956 miles

corrosion starting on both outer sills

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

slight corrosion on both rear suspension arms

Fail 3 Jun 2013 82,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion starting on both outer sills

n/s rear tyre worn on both edges close to limit

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

slight corrosion on both rear suspension arms

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,846 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2012 77,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,422 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,422 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake back plates corroded

rear front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear end

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,504 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,910 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,910 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 41,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,103 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 31,711 miles

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

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 BAU is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BAU, 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 BAU is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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