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FJ51 GXD

2001 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

122,682 mi
Last recorded122,682 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GXD
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2013 122,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sills, chassis & rear panels corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2012 118,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides rear cross members corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 118,478 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides rear cross members corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,481 miles

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

offside steering tie bar slight play

Fail 6 Sep 2011 112,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside steering tie bar slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,638 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounts broken.

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 104,638 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounts broken.

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,198 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 97,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,493 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,222 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 79,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,627 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 70,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 70,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 61,980 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 61,980 miles

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

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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FJ51 GXD is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 FJ51 GXD, 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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FJ51 GXD is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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