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DS53 OFB

2003 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,043 mi
Last recorded114,043 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OFB
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 114,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and central (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body structural slight corroded

parking brake not indicate on dash when parking brake on

Fail 22 Mar 2019 114,043 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 85% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and central (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body structural slight corroded

parking brake not indicate on dash when parking brake on

Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. All brakes (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

osf tyre worn unevenly

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly recommend replacing cables (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake excessively fluctuating 68% imbalanced (3.7.B.3)

front brakes imbalanced

oil leak

osf tyre worn unevenly

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,691 miles

Offside Rear door handle partially broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF and Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear has cut in tread, not able to see any cord or fabric

Offside Rear passenger seat removed

oil level low

Fail 17 Mar 2017 101,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner, needs new clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF and Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear door handle partially broken

Offside Rear has cut in tread, not able to see any cord or fabric

Offside Rear passenger seat removed

oil level low

Pass 20 Feb 2016 96,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENT OF 16%

Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, 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)

corrosion on sills

Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,461 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,445 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,518 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 77,518 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 69,952 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 69,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,394 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 56,134 miles

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

n/s inner c.v. gaitor leaking grease

Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,435 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 44,395 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,803 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,077 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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DS53 OFB is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DS53 OFB, 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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DS53 OFB is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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