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DX52 UDU

2002 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,850 mi
Last recorded164,850 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 UDU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 164,850 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 164,850 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 164,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Floor excessively deteriorated holed as marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to chassis as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 158,727 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 158,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 154,376 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 154,373 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 147,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 142,967 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 142,967 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 137,949 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 131,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 131,950 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 122,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 111,651 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 brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 111,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 103,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 103,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 92,932 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 80,860 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 80,860 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wash wipe inoperative

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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DX52 UDU is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 77,188 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 DX52 UDU, 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 24 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX52 UDU registered?

DX52 UDU is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is DX52 UDU safe to buy?

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