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SJ52 FZX

2002 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,935 mi
Last recorded130,935 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 FZX
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 130,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 130,876 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 2 bumper supports (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 121,130 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 121,130 miles

Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,061 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 108,061 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,867 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 98,867 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,952 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 91,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,277 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 53,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,375 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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SJ52 FZX is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ52 FZX, 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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SJ52 FZX is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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