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SB51 YMH

2001 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2920cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,241 mi
Last recorded88,241 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Sedona81,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 YMH
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,920cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,241 miles

Both front brake discs are worn.

N/S/F tyre feathered on outside edge.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

O/S/F tyre has crackes on side wall.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Both rear flexi brake hoses are covered with plastic covers they were advised last year for chaffing.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 88,241 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake discs are worn.

N/S/F tyre feathered on outside edge.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

O/S/F tyre has crackes on side wall.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Both rear flexi brake hoses are covered with plastic covers they were advised last year for chaffing.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,148 miles

Brake light on dash on.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,206 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,556 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,353 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 54,353 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear heater coolant pipe burst

Fail 21 Sep 2006 54,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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SB51 YMH is a 2001 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,920cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB51 YMH, 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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SB51 YMH is a 2001 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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