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W427 DBH

2000 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,021 mi
Last recorded125,021 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 DBH
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2013 125,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 114,732 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2012 114,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seats fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 101,491 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 101,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs poor

front tyres getting low

rear exhaust weak and has slight blow

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,807 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 87,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,321 miles

hand brake nearing its limit on reach

Fail 14 Nov 2008 76,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

hand brake nearing its limit on reach

rear heater pipes leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,122 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 66,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,255 miles

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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W427 DBH is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W427 DBH, 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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W427 DBH is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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