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W493 ECS

2000 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,604 mi
Last recorded118,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 ECS
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 118,604 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 104,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

coolant leak from rear heater

Fail 31 Mar 2008 104,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

coolant leak from rear heater

Pass 27 Oct 2007 98,723 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 98,723 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,207 miles

advise offside sliding rear door handle is broken but is still opening the door ok,advise a new handle for security reasons.

advise one of the nearside windscreen washers is slightly blocked,but the other is clearing the screen ok.

aqdvise offside rear tyre is getting low on the outer edge and may need replaced soon.

Fail 28 Sep 2006 77,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside rear door not opening from outside.

tailgate door not opening from outside.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 62,640 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 62,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Bad engine oil leak

Both rear most seat belts slightly frayed

Small dent in engine sump

o/s/r flasher slightly white

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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W493 ECS is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Blue 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 W493 ECS, 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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W493 ECS is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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