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EK02 VLN

2002 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 VLN
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,826 miles

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

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

slight rear brake binding

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,685 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,056 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 75,055 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,279 miles

deep cut in n/s/rear tyre(unable to see cords)

front pads look to be near limits

o/s/front brake disc lipped and worn

Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,292 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 51,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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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EK02 VLN is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK02 VLN, 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 EK02 VLN registered?

EK02 VLN is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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The MOT history for EK02 VLN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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