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EX52 FHM

2002 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,099 mi
Last recorded141,099 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FHM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 141,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 141,099 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 135,802 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 135,785 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 132,222 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 132,222 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,757 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,424 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 91,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs in poor condition and badly lipped

nearside centre seat belt not tested due to seat missing.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,099 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 83,099 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,958 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 68,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,731 miles

although handbrake is now working good enough for mot pass it is only halve the effort on the o/s/r as to the n/s/r

Fail 19 Apr 2006 53,713 miles

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

front to rear steel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2005 46,918 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 46,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs worn

osf inner rack joint has play. very close to limit

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

parking brake grabs and almost no reserve travel

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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EX52 FHM is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EX52 FHM, 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 EX52 FHM registered?

EX52 FHM is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is EX52 FHM safe to buy?

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