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DV52 VEL

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,066 mi
Last recorded96,066 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VEL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 96,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre splitting

Pass 3 May 2013 89,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 89,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 84,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 78,494 miles

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

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

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

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

front reg plate slightly faded

slight play in syeering rack

Pass 4 May 2010 70,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in offside steering

Pass 2 May 2009 63,204 miles

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)

slight play in offside steering

Pass 8 Dec 2007 56,124 miles

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,242 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,981 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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DV52 VEL is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV52 VEL, 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 DV52 VEL registered?

DV52 VEL is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is DV52 VEL safe to buy?

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