CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM53 ZXF

2003 Kia Sedona Le

Black Diesel 2902cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,467 mi
Last recorded85,467 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Sedona Le85,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 ZXF
MakeKia
ModelSedona Le
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc
View full Kia Sedona Le reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,467 miles

off-side outer sill becoming corroded/weak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,467 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off-side outer sill becoming corroded/weak

Fail 29 Jan 2013 85,444 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pedal travel long

rear brake pipes have some coating preventing full assessment

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,763 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 76,763 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,838 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 70,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,113 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,472 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,171 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sedona Le?

Based on 583 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
9,733
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 48
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
Full Kia Sedona Le reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM53 ZXF is a 2003 Kia Sedona Le in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sedona Le models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 85,467 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 Le fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM53 ZXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sedona Le typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sedona Le is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM53 ZXF?

You can check the full history of SM53 ZXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM53 ZXF registered?

SM53 ZXF is a 2003 Kia Sedona Le, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is SM53 ZXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 ZXF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM53 ZXF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM53 ZXF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.