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DV03 LXM

2003 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,101 mi
Last recorded168,101 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 LXM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 168,101 miles

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

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 23 Sep 2016 168,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2015 157,671 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 141,210 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 141,210 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 121,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

main beam & dip switch faulty

Pass 20 Sep 2013 121,910 miles

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

main beam & dip switch faulty

Pass 14 Feb 2012 102,387 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

noise on steering ,on lock to lock when jacked up

small lump on n/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 30 Jan 2012 102,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

noise on steering rack,on lock to lock when jacked up

small lump on n/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 30 Dec 2010 89,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 89,755 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,940 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,890 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,905 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 57,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,541 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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DV03 LXM is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV03 LXM, 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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DV03 LXM is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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