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DS03 CYU

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,485 mi
Last recorded105,485 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 CYU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,485 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 105,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,341 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 89,341 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,099 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,099 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,169 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 67,892 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 67,892 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,119 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 53,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,515 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,330 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 34,330 miles

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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 23,308 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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DS03 CYU is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DS03 CYU, 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 DS03 CYU registered?

DS03 CYU is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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