MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both headlamp aims deteriorated but still producing an image
Corrosion to both sills, recommend inspection
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp aims deteriorated but still producing an image
Corrosion to both sills, recommend inspection
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Corrosion to both outer sills
N/s inner sill has slight corrosion
O/s inner sill is corroded and requires attention
Oil leak
Welding repairs carried out to both outer sills
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion to both outer sills
N/s inner sill has slight corrosion
N/s/r tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s inner sill is corroded and requires attention
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Welding repairs carried out to both outer sills
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both sills rusted through at rear but not within a prescribed area and vehicle is chassis mounted. this is an advisory only. recommend repair
n/s rear door handle is only just within test limits but in an emergency could prove ineffective to the release of passngers. recommend repair
recommend clutch inspection at earliest opportunity. clutch is not a testable item
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
both sills rusted through at rear but not within a prescribed area and vehicle is chassis mounted. this is an advisory only. recommend repair
n/s rear door handle is only just within test limits but in an emergency could prove ineffective to the release of passngers. recommend repair
recommend clutch inspection at earliest opportunity. clutch is not a testable item
rear off side door does not open from the outside, which would be dangerous in the event of an accident
serious oil leak under vehicle
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear off side door does not open from the outside, which would be dangerous in the event of an accident
serious oil leak under vehicle
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sedona?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W278 BAV is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel 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 W278 BAV, 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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W278 BAV is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 15 May 2000.
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