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DV53 BBF

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BBF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 90,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 90,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,876 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 74,261 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s mirror distorted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,261 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s mirror distorted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 66,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,245 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 4 Sep 2010 57,292 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

n/s/f o/s/f strreing rack has play in rackends (drumsticks)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

n/s/f o/s/f strreing rack has play in rackends (drumsticks)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,274 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/F door handle insecure

handbrake high

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,678 miles

both front tyres sidewalls scrubbed

both rear tyres deteriorated, wearing low on inner edges and the nearside rear has a screw in the tread

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,594 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,108 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 26,594 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 26,594 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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 BBF is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver 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 DV53 BBF, 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 BBF is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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