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DS03 FMC

2003 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,013 mi
Last recorded179,013 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FMC
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 179,013 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 178,689 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside ball joint rubber split

water leak

Fail 25 Jan 2012 178,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside ball joint rubber split

water leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 138,998 miles

slight distortion to offside dip beam pattern

Fail 20 Jan 2011 138,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

(PH FAIL) no spare wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,889 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,725 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,662 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 55,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,154 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 37,576 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

baby seat fitted to o/s middle seat

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

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 FMC is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC registered?

DS03 FMC is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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