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LV51 YKA

2001 Kia Sedona

Beige Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,078 mi
Last recorded30,078 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 YKA
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 30,078 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 29,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,106 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 28,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 26,378 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 24,597 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,540 miles

both rear tyres outer walls have hairline cracks

rear centre seatbelt not checked (belt traped under seat)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 22,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres outer walls have hairline cracks

rear centre seatbelt not checked (belt traped under seat)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,322 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,809 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 151,187 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 13,422 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 10,791 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2006
Pass 19 Nov 2005 4,475 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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LV51 YKA is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Beige with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV51 YKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV51 YKA?

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What year was LV51 YKA registered?

LV51 YKA is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LV51 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 YKA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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