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DV03 PWL

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,441 mi
Last recorded74,441 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 PWL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,441 miles

front number plate cracked

hand brake travel on limit

Fail 16 Apr 2011 74,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front number plate cracked

hand brake travel on limit

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,250 miles

both offside door handles require attention soon

both rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

fluid around fuel tank (no obvious leaks)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and has a nail in it

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,735 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 53,720 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,686 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel close to limit

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 30 Jul 2007 42,648 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel close to limit

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 17 Jun 2006 29,465 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 29,047 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 PWL is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is DV03 PWL safe to buy?

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