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PC53 LJC

2011 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,988 mi
Last recorded115,988 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sedona59,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC53 LJC
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 115,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,679 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 100,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,442 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 88,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,801 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

No row 3 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 66,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,888 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,681 miles

both front tyre valves slightly perished

removed items from drivers view prior to test

second row of rear seats not checked

Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

second row of rear seats not checked

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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PC53 LJC is a 2011 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 59,348 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 PC53 LJC, 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 15 years old, this Kia Sedona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PC53 LJC registered?

PC53 LJC is a 2011 Kia Sedona, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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