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DX51 LVM

2001 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

121,255 mi
Last recorded121,255 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LVM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 121,255 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 121,255 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 121,254 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

advise n/s sill damage

advise oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 120,679 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 120,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 110,587 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 110,455 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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DX51 LVM is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2001 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 81,496 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 DX51 LVM, 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 25 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX51 LVM is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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