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LG55 RFL

2005 Kia Sedona Le

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

246,818 mi
Last recorded246,818 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sedona Le60,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 RFL
MakeKia
ModelSedona Le
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 246,818 miles

Both rear tyre worn on the inside edge close to the legal limit

Fail 23 May 2012 246,468 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyre worn on the inside edge close to the legal limit

Fail 26 May 2011 204,146 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2011 204,146 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2010 157,857 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 157,386 miles

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front o/s tyre worn on the inside edge close to the legal limit

Pass 22 May 2009 109,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 108,738 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 67,123 miles

offside parking brake slow but making efficiency

Fail 19 May 2008 66,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp images could be better.

offside parking brake slow but making efficiency

Pass 23 May 2007 12,329 miles

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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LG55 RFL is a 2005 Kia Sedona Le in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LG55 RFL, 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 LG55 RFL registered?

LG55 RFL is a 2005 Kia Sedona Le, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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