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DS03 UPX

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,688 mi
Last recorded13,688 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,000 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 127,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 105,697 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,121 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 82,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 73,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 19 Aug 2008 73,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and sidewall is perishing

rear heater pipes corroding

slight play in rboth rear hubs

Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,979 miles

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

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 UPX is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

DS03 UPX is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is DS03 UPX safe to buy?

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