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FN52 FJV

2002 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

164,986 mi
Last recorded164,986 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 FJV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 164,986 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 164,986 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 155,090 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 155,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 143,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rear bracket broken,but still secure

Fail 12 Aug 2014 142,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rear bracket broken,but still secure

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 131,938 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 131,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

door handles broke

Fail 20 Feb 2012

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

door handles broke

Pass 24 Feb 2011 108,715 miles

ADVISE REAR DRIVERS BOOT AREA SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR MOT RETEST

ADVISE passenger front door handle broken but door still opens from outside

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 108,697 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ADVISE passenger front door handle broken but door still opens from outside

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,588 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 81,587 miles

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

advise child seat fitted to centre rear seat

advise front wipers slightly smear screen

advise n/s/f seatbelt and o/s/centre twisted

advise slight corrosion on rear brke pipes along axle

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,641 miles

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

front no. plate damaged

front pads worn low

front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear,rear brake pipes corroding,recommend attention.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 59,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake pads worn low

front no.plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroding at the rear,rear brake pipes corroding,recommend attention.

nearside rear tyre near the limit,recommend replacement.

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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FN52 FJV 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 52.9%.

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 FN52 FJV, 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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FN52 FJV is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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