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V889 DCF

1999 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

114,536 mi
Last recorded114,536 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Sedona88,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 DCF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,536 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 114,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 108,174 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

rear brake hose ferrulles slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2012 107,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are perish and have small cuts in the tread

offside front seat belt slow to rewind

Fail 31 Oct 2011 98,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are perish and have small cuts in the tread

offside front seat belt slow to rewind

Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

both front indicators off colour

front no plate cracked

slight inbalance to rear brakes

steering rack damp no leak found

wipers ameary

Fail 2 Aug 2010 92,692 miles

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

o/s cv boot perished

slight inbalance to rear brakes

steering rack damp no leak found

wipers ameary

both front indicators off colour

front no plate cracked

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,432 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r n/s/m

front n o plate cracked

play o/s/r w/bearing

slight inbalance to rear brakes

Fail 6 Jul 2009 85,195 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2008 79,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2008 79,026 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2007 71,363 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 71,363 miles

Front Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,357 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2006 64,357 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2005 62,652 miles

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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V889 DCF is a 1999 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V889 DCF, 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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V889 DCF is a 1999 Kia Sedona, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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