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DV53 CVW

2003 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,056 mi
Last recorded93,056 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CVW
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,056 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack has slight play in inner joint

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 93,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front steering rack has slight play in inner joint

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 82,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,317 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 72,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,038 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)

rear exhaust mtg very corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,722 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 62,722 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,569 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,312 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,554 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,295 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 30,295 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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 CVW is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CVW, 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 CVW registered?

DV53 CVW is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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