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W197 SRR

2000 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,269 mi
Last recorded141,269 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 SRR
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 141,269 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 8 Dec 2011 129,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 129,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 129,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 118,097 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to recoil

front discs & pads

rear exhaust mount broken

rear seat base up

Fail 31 Aug 2010 118,097 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

drivers seatbelt slow to recoil

front discs & pads

rear exhaust mount broken

rear seat base up

Pass 12 Aug 2009 109,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lots of flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight marks on screen from old wipers

Fail 7 Aug 2009 109,527 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lots of flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight marks on screen from old wipers

Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 85,584 miles

condition of front discs borderline

corrosion on rear brake pipes borderline

corrosion on rear flexi ferrules borderline

grease on brake pipes inspection limited

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,729 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 74,674 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of rear flexis bline

corrosion to main brake pipe across axle bline

grease to brake pipes

oil leak

paly in both front sides of steering rack

paly in n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes

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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W197 SRR is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W197 SRR, 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.

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What year was W197 SRR registered?

W197 SRR is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W197 SRR safe to buy?

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