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DU53 YTZ

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,861 mi
Last recorded86,861 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YTZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,861 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 86,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,603 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,817 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 68,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

all brake pipes rusty needs greasing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,032 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 52,017 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

no seats fitted to rear of vehicle

o/s rear brake staying on slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,276 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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DU53 YTZ is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU53 YTZ, 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 DU53 YTZ registered?

DU53 YTZ is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is DU53 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 YTZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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