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V285 DNG

1999 Kia Sedona

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,478 mi
Last recorded133,478 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2005
Typical for 1999 Kia Sedona88,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 DNG
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2005 133,478 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 133,478 miles

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

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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V285 DNG is a 1999 Kia Sedona in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V285 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V285 DNG registered?

V285 DNG is a 1999 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V285 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 DNG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V285 DNG have outstanding finance?

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