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EY02 MVU

2002 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,591 mi
Last recorded135,591 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 MVU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 135,591 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 135,579 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,094 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 124,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 111,350 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,748 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,254 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 86,339 miles

Oil Leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2012 74,847 miles

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

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 24 May 2011 70,519 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 70,518 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 64,924 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,218 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 55,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,851 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,532 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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EY02 MVU is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EY02 MVU, 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 EY02 MVU registered?

EY02 MVU is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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