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DV03 TYP

2003 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,015 mi
Last recorded118,015 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 TYP
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,015 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 117,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 110,219 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 110,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front coolant pipes to rear corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,221 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 93,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,661 miles

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

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

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 15 Apr 2011 76,543 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,578 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,578 miles

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

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

Front number plate damaged but legible

Slight noise from the nearside rear wheel bearing

Vehicle smoked heavily during initial emissions tests

Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 57,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 46,778 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,753 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 39,729 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,793 miles

Front Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 TYP is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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