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DS03 NVV

2003 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,028 mi
Last recorded104,028 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 NVV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 104,028 miles

Handbrake slightly low on performance

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 104,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,166 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 97,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,311 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 86,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,508 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,044 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 67,044 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,243 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 41,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,350 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 NVV is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

DS03 NVV is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is DS03 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 NVV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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