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DU03 VSM

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,425 mi
Last recorded93,425 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VSM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 87,783 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 80,448 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear part seat belt check only

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,490 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,230 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 64,194 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,477 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 53,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 46,051 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 39,777 miles

oil cap missing

Fail 25 Mar 2006 39,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil cap missing

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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DU03 VSM is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU03 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU03 VSM registered?

DU03 VSM is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is DU03 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 VSM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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