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W271 BHG

2000 Kia Sedona

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,811 mi
Last recorded57,811 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 BHG
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 57,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,028 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 54,028 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,533 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 54,509 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front reg has slight damage

o/s/r door does not open from out side

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,040 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine running lumpy

ns mirror

Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine running lumpy

ns mirror

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,597 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 45,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,789 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 71,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 31,908 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 31,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W271 BHG is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W271 BHG, 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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W271 BHG is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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