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KX51 BBZ

2001 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,325 mi
Last recorded92,325 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 BBZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,325 miles

215/65/15. OF 7.5mm. OR 4.5mm. NR 7mm. NF 7.3mm.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 92,317 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

215/65/15. OF 7.5mm. OR 4.5mm. NR 7mm. NF 7.3mm.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,064 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

water leak at rear of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2009 82,056 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

water leak at rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,050 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 69,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,451 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 55,417 miles

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

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

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

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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KX51 BBZ is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KX51 BBZ, 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 KX51 BBZ registered?

KX51 BBZ is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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