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DV53 BKY

2003 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,753 mi
Last recorded73,753 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,350 miles

front brake pads low

nearside handbrake performance low

nearside tyre has slight sidewall damage

rear tyres on limit on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,297 miles

child seats fitted to rear (front row of seats)

front brake pads low

offside rear brake very slightly binding

rear tyres nearing limit on edges

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,536 miles

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

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

offside hand brake cable partially siezed

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,718 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 34,818 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,429 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 BKY is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DV53 BKY, 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 DV53 BKY registered?

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

Is DV53 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 BKY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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