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KS54 HEJ

2005 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

150,116 mi
Last recorded150,116 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona73,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HEJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 150,116 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 150,000 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,826 miles

coolant leaks

oil leaks

airbag light not working

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

previous welding to offside seat belt mounting area

Fail 4 Jul 2017 140,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light not working

coolant leaks

oil leaks

previous welding to offside seat belt mounting area

Fail 22 Nov 2016 140,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 133,692 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre detieriated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level below minimum

Fail 16 Nov 2015 133,692 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre detieriated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level below minimum

Pass 9 Oct 2014 121,244 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Oct 2014 121,244 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 113,344 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 113,344 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 106,185 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread and on sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 106,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,703 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 87,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 78,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,724 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 68,123 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 68,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,098 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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KS54 HEJ is a 2005 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 73,003 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 KS54 HEJ, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS54 HEJ registered?

KS54 HEJ is a 2005 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is KS54 HEJ safe to buy?

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