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ET05 VBM

2005 Kia Sedona Le

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

378,457 mi
Last recorded378,457 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona Le60,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VBM
MakeKia
ModelSedona Le
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 378,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 368,571 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 368,571 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 363,567 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 363,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 326,433 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 326,433 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 326,327 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cable stiff in operation

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2008 259,107 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 259,107 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Kia Sedona Le?

Based on 583 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
9,733
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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ET05 VBM is a 2005 Kia Sedona Le in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sedona Le models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 60,578 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 Le fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET05 VBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sedona Le typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sedona Le is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET05 VBM registered?

ET05 VBM is a 2005 Kia Sedona Le, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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