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FV51 MDF

2002 Kia Sedona

Beige Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,639 mi
Last recorded82,639 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 MDF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,639 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insacure

exaust mid mount corroded

slight bind in n/s front brake

water leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 82,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insacure

exaust mid mount corroded

slight bind in n/s front brake

water leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 80,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,633 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 79,633 miles

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

front discs coroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,332 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 73,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,189 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 66,170 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,658 miles

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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FV51 MDF is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV51 MDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV51 MDF?

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What year was FV51 MDF registered?

FV51 MDF is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 9 February 2002.

Is FV51 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 MDF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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