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SF02 YLB

2002 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

102,719 mi
Last recorded102,719 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 YLB
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

bad oil leak

both outer sills corroding

both rear tyre cracking

exhaust corroding

nail in both rear tyres

Fail 11 Nov 2015 102,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

bad oil leak

both outer sills corroding

both rear tyre cracking

exhaust corroding

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills corroding

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

oil leak

rear suspension corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2014 98,557 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills corroding

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

oil leak

rear suspension corroding

under seal on main brake pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2013 94,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,701 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 92,694 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,192 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 86,182 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 79,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on limit today

hand brake lever comes up a long way but not to stop

osf shock damp

rear brake piprs corroding very near ot limit

slight play osr wheel bearing

Fail 13 Aug 2010 79,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on limit today

hand brake lever comes up a long way but not to stop

osf shock damp

rear brake piprs corroding very near ot limit

slight play osr wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,578 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 17 Aug 2009 71,578 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 57,690 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 57,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 46,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SF02 YLB is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2002 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 77,188 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 SF02 YLB, 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 24 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF02 YLB is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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