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V385 EWA

1999 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,052 mi
Last recorded144,052 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Sedona88,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 EWA
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 144,052 miles

seat belt check not completed due to rear seat fitment

Fail 25 Nov 2008 144,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

seat belt check not completed due to rear seat fitment

Pass 7 Nov 2007 129,014 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 128,974 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 126,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2006 117,894 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 117,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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V385 EWA is a 1999 Kia Sedona in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 V385 EWA, 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 V385 EWA registered?

V385 EWA is a 1999 Kia Sedona, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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