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V731 LCF

1999 Kia Sedona S V6

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,118 mi
Last recorded137,118 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Sedona S V691,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 LCF
MakeKia
ModelSedona S V6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2013 137,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 129,978 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 129,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 119,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 119,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 106,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front cv gaitor shows signs of grease leakage but gaitor ok

Fail 30 Mar 2010 106,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 99,176 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 91,518 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaks

o/s/r indicator showing white light

rear exhaust mount broken

small play in o/s of stearing rack

spare tyre flat

stearing rack leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2008 91,510 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leaks

front tyres wearing uneven advise check tracking

o/s/r indicator showing white light

rear exhaust mount broken

small play in o/s of stearing rack

spare tyre flat

stearing rack leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2007 84,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaks

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r indicator showing white light

power stearing pump and rack damp / leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,504 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r indicator showing white light

power stearing pump and rack damp / leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2006 78,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2006 78,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

power steering fluid level low

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

How Reliable is the Kia Sedona S V6?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
7,486
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 182
parking brake recording little or no effort 164
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 163
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V731 LCF is a 1999 Kia Sedona S V6 in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Kia Sedona S V6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 91,794 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 S V6 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V731 LCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sedona S V6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Sedona S V6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V731 LCF is a 1999 Kia Sedona S V6, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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