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FH52 LRL

2002 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,480 mi
Last recorded105,480 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 LRL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,480 miles

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , at rear hose connections & on rear axle

Driveshafts ; n/s/f & o/s/f c.v. gaiters deteriorated

Engine / bay cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Emissions initially smokey ?

Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened at spring mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , at rear hose connections & on rear axle

Driveshafts ; n/s/f & o/s/f c.v. gaiters deteriorated

Engine / bay cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Emissions initially smokey ?

Pass 8 Jul 2015 104,910 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,661 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside headlamp image no kick up

Fail 27 Jun 2014 99,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside headlamp image no kick up

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,876 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,876 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 89,267 miles

both front brake disc near limit

Fail 15 Oct 2011 89,224 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc near limit

Pass 16 Oct 2010 85,778 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 85,750 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 81,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 68,515 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,226 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 59,226 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)

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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FH52 LRL 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 61.1%.

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 FH52 LRL, 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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FH52 LRL is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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