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LB05 BTU

2005 Kia Sedona Le

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,205 mi
Last recorded76,205 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona Le60,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 BTU
MakeKia
ModelSedona Le
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,205 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 67,536 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

brake pipes over rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,536 miles

brake pipes over rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,304 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 51,304 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,767 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 36,767 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,835 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,835 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kia Sedona Le?

Based on 583 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
9,733
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
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LB05 BTU is a 2005 Kia Sedona Le in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sedona Le models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 60,578 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 Le fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB05 BTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sedona Le typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sedona Le is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB05 BTU registered?

LB05 BTU is a 2005 Kia Sedona Le, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is LB05 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 BTU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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