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EO51 BWU

2001 Kia Sedona

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

81,042 mi
Last recorded81,042 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BWU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,042 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 3 Dec 2011 81,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,831 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 67,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,917 miles

off side headlamp aim on lower limit

off side parking brake operation poor

power steering system has damp areas

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

off side headlamp aim on lower limit

off side parking brake operation poor

power steering reservior on minimum

power steering system has damp areas

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,322 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 57,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 57,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

damage to front bumper

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

tinted windows

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,143 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 49,143 miles

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

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

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)

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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EO51 BWU is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 EO51 BWU, 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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What year was EO51 BWU registered?

EO51 BWU is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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