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DV53 BFP

2003 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

85,711 mi
Last recorded85,711 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 BFP
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,711 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to rack (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

center brake light inop

heater pipes to rear very rusty starting to weep

o/s and n/s sills have fiberglass covering

sticking tape across dash

Fail 17 Oct 2017 85,711 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to rack (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

center brake light inop

heater pipes to rear very rusty starting to weep

o/s and n/s sills have fiberglass covering

sticking tape across dash

Fail 6 Sep 2017 85,700 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,167 miles

Nearside Outer Sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Outer sill covered heavily with sealant

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 79,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure both (1.1.A.3a)

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

rear wiper split

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,204 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 73,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,444 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 69,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,583 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 58,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,556 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly leaking

rear wiper blade perished

slight notchiness in hand-brake mechanism

slightly low effort on o/s/r hand-brake

Fail 21 Nov 2009 53,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

rear wiper blade perished

slight notchiness in hand-brake mechanism

slightly low effort o/s/r hand-brake

Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,467 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pipes from rear flexis to o/s/r and n/s/r wheels beginning to corrode

drive shaft inner cv gaitors throwing grease over steering rack

front brake pads getting low

long hand-brake lever travel

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2008 39,407 miles

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

long hand-brake lever travel

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pipes from rear flexis to o/s/r and n/s/r wheels beginning to corrode

drive shaft inner cv gaitors throwing grease over steering rack

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil on minimum mark

Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,857 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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DV53 BFP is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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