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FP51 BFJ

2001 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,161 mi
Last recorded93,161 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BFJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,161 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,016 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // brakes req strip check // presence of sealant on comps

Fail 11 Mar 2013 89,015 miles

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

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

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)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // brakes req strip check // presence of sealant on comps

Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,022 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes req strip check // b.pipes

Fail 12 Mar 2012 83,006 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes req strip check // b.pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,710 miles

steering and susp slight // presence of sealant // coolant leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,899 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

rear heater pipe leaking

Fail 4 Mar 2009 75,895 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

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

rear heater pipe leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,470 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 66,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,421 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 43,410 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FP51 BFJ is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FP51 BFJ, 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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What year was FP51 BFJ registered?

FP51 BFJ is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FP51 BFJ safe to buy?

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