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W165 STF

2000 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 STF
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 92,813 miles

nsf tyre worn edges

oil leak

rear pipe work rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2010 92,764 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre worn edges

oil leak

rear pipe work rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,800 miles

brake pipes corroded

drivers seat belt slow to recoil

slight play at offside front huh

Fail 29 Apr 2009 79,796 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake pipes corroded

drivers seat belt slow to recoil

slight play at offside front huh

Pass 9 May 2008 75,405 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 75,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

drivers seatbelt webbing damaged

front registation plate damaged

o/s sill corroded

Fail 4 May 2007 69,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 69,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 60,626 miles

Nearside Rear 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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W165 STF is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 84,407 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 W165 STF, 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 26 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 W165 STF registered?

W165 STF is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W165 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 STF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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