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FE51 PVU

2001 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,330 mi
Last recorded127,330 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 PVU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 127,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 120,254 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 111,668 miles

nearside headlamp lense scratched

nearside number plate lamp dim

nearside outer cv gaiter starting to crack

nearside rear shockabsorber top mounting bushes showing signs of wear

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside headlamp lense scratched

offside number plate lamp dim

offside outer cv gaiter starting to crack

offside rear shockabsorber top mounting bush showing signs of wear

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 14 Feb 2011 111,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside headlamp lense scratched

nearside number plate lamp dim

nearside outer cv gaiter starting to crack

nearside rear shockabsorber top mounting bushes showing signs of wear

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

offside headlamp lense scratched

offside number plate lamp dim

offside outer cv gaiter starting to crack

offside rear shockabsorber top mounting bush showing signs of wear

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 19 Feb 2010 106,853 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 19 Feb 2010 106,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 3 Dec 2008 100,195 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 89,702 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 89,702 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 76,575 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY CLOSE TO RECOMMEND MINIMUM THICKNESS ADVISE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON

clutch release bearing noisy

front number plate backing starting to peel

osf inner wheel arch liner damaged

surface corrossion on front to rear brake pipes

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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FE51 PVU is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 FE51 PVU, 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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FE51 PVU is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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