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SG02 VWS

2002 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 VWS
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 92,201 miles

Both front and Offside rear tyre wearing on both edge's

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,604 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 86,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,012 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 80,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,521 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,255 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 69,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 May 2009 69,249 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,749 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 63,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 55,981 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 55,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,435 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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SG02 VWS is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SG02 VWS, 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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SG02 VWS is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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