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DV53 NYD

2003 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,586 mi
Last recorded87,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 87,586 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front subframe corrded

rear trayling arms corded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2019 86,093 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2018 84,002 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 83,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT CROSS MEMBER, WITH IN 30CM OF SUSPENSION/ SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL, WITH IN 30CM OF AXLE MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL WITH IN 30CM OF AXLE MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NEARSIDE FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OFFSIDE FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEARSIDE REAR (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,965 miles

NEARISDE REAR OUTER SILL SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 25 Aug 2017 80,964 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,468 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbing off

Fail 19 Aug 2015 62,468 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbing off

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to no reserve travel recomend adjustment (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,178 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,677 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2013 54,677 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,853 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 46,859 miles

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

hand brake cable stiff

Fail 25 Nov 2011 46,855 miles

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

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

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

hand brake cable stiff

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,415 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)

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,187 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 34,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,233 miles

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

requires wheel removal to check brake pads

Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,298 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 NYD is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NYD, 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 NYD is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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