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W161 STF

2000 Kia Sedona S V6

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,158 mi
Last recorded88,158 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona S V687,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 STF
MakeKia
ModelSedona S V6
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,158 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both headlamp aims on low limit.

steering fluid evident around pump and rack.

wrong vsi details on system.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 87,818 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both headlamp aims on low limit.

steering fluid evident around pump and rack.

wrong vsi details on system.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 194,173 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

multiple oil leaks engine area

near side rear brake pipe corroded

off side rear outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2008 194,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

multiple oil leaks engine area

near side rear brake pipe corroded

off side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2007 189,603 miles

headlight aim poor

long handbrake travel

oil leak

petrol cap poor

Fail 26 Jul 2007 189,598 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 184,309 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 184,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

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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W161 STF is a 2000 Kia Sedona S V6 in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Kia Sedona S V6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 87,026 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 W161 STF, 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 26 years old, this Kia Sedona S V6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W161 STF is a 2000 Kia Sedona S V6, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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