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DV53 AZF

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,052 mi
Last recorded105,052 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AZF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,052 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,159 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 98,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 91,864 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 91,860 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 86,679 miles

o/s door handle insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 81,689 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 76,750 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 76,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,572 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,572 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,010 miles

Brakepipes across back axel rusty

NSF pads low

OSF tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,010 miles

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

Brakepipes across back axel rusty

NSF pads low

OSF tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil level low

rear brake pipe across axle rusty

rear mounting broken on exhaust but secure

Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,903 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil level low

rear brake pipe across axle rusty

rear mounting broken on exhaust but secure

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,646 miles

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

o/s/r tyte outer side wall starting to crack

Fail 3 Mar 2010 53,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyte outer side wall starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,110 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 40,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,328 miles

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit

Fail 19 Oct 2007 35,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,213 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 28,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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DV53 AZF is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DV53 AZF, 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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DV53 AZF is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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