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DY03 XKM

2003 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,281 mi
Last recorded93,281 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona74,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XKM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,281 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2016 93,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,702 miles

Oil leak

front tyres low and n/s rear

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,702 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front tyres low and n/s rear

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,047 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres close to legal limits

both headlight lenses going dull

Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,918 miles

Boot row of seats removed

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front tyres worn

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

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

Oil leak

Poor head lamp patterns

Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,918 miles

Boot row of seats removed

Front tyres worn

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

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

Oil leak

Poor head lamp patterns

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,021 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Spare tyre is a different size

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 71,015 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear seats not fitted

Spare tyre is a different size

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,430 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,861 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 59,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,929 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Spare tyre different size

only 1 seat fitted in rear of vehicle. Nearside behind passanger front seat

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,065 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,313 miles

oil filter leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,214 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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DY03 XKM is a 2003 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY03 XKM, 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 DY03 XKM registered?

DY03 XKM is a 2003 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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