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V283 DNG

1999 Kia Sedona

Silver Petrol 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,822 mi
Last recorded74,822 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Sedona88,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 DNG
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 74,822 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 74,139 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,127 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 69,127 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,581 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,561 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 37,440 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 37,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all fuel pipe badley coroded but not leaking yet

car has bad coolent leak

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2005 34,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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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V283 DNG is a 1999 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 88,002 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 V283 DNG, 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 27 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V283 DNG registered?

V283 DNG is a 1999 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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