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MF51 KLZ

2001 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,341 mi
Last recorded94,341 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 KLZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 94,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 30 Jul 2011 94,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,941 miles

Oil leak

Centre and rear exhaust brackets broken, exhaust still secure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2010 84,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust brackets broken, exhaust still secure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,926 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 70,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,987 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 62,982 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 62,330 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 44,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn

handbrake not locking and feels notchy

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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MF51 KLZ is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MF51 KLZ, 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 MF51 KLZ registered?

MF51 KLZ is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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