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DS03 DRX

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,404 mi
Last recorded86,404 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DRX
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,404 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,163 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s + n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked but secure and functioning (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

power steering fluid close to minimum

Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,163 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both o/s + n/s (3.7.B.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s + n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked but secure and functioning (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

power steering fluid close to minimum

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,729 miles

power steering slight leak on rack

Fail 29 Oct 2015 77,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

power steering slight leak on rack

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,183 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 75,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,796 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 71,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,594 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,594 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,022 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,164 miles

both rear tyre inner edges worn

ns and osf tyre edges worn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,164 miles

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

both rear tyre inner edges worn

ns and osf tyre edges worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,479 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,530 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,391 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 26,107 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 26,107 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 DRX is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS03 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

DS03 DRX is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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