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EF56 VBJ

2007 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Sedona71,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 VBJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 101,736 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,038 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 88,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 85,935 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 85,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 83,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALDING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 79,567 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 79,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 76,122 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 71,724 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 64,144 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 64,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre has cords and wires exposed

Fail 18 Jul 2013 59,471 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes rubbing slightly

spare tyre has cords and wires exposed

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,154 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 51,154 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,879 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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EF56 VBJ is a 2007 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 71,677 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 EF56 VBJ, 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 19 years old, this Kia Sedona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF56 VBJ registered?

EF56 VBJ is a 2007 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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