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DU03 YEY

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,578 mi
Last recorded123,578 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YEY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 123,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 123,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 118,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s outer sill corroided by seat belt mount but rear seats removed to be used as van (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 118,228 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s outer sill corroided by seat belt mount but rear seats removed to be used as van (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 109,401 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,334 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 101,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,181 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 92,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 88,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,580 miles

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPE HEAVILY GREASED BUT SUSPECT CORROSION AND FRONT TO REAR ALSO GREASED. N/S/R AND O/S/R SUSPENSION UPPER ARMS BUSHES SHOWING WEAR

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,698 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 63,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion forming rear brake pipes

handbrake slightly notchy

tread getting low on the inside of offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,145 miles

corrosion forming rear brake pipes

handbrake slightly notchy

tread getting low on the inside of offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks forming to offside rear tyre

handbrake slightly notchy

light scuffing to nearside center seat belt

low tread on the inside of nearside front and offside rear tyres

offside rear parking brake efficiency could be better

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,750 miles

low tread on the outside of nearside rear tyre

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 YEY is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU03 YEY, 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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DU03 YEY is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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