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W493 RND

2000 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 RND
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 118,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 113,490 miles

both headlights are deteriated but still just have a beam pattern but will need attention soon

has a bad oil leak underneath but unable to see its origin

nearside rear window taped up

offside rear wheel bearing has play and slightly noisy

Fail 15 Oct 2011 113,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust system has broken mountings

Pass 21 Oct 2010 106,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear park brake just passed.advise further investigation

Fail 16 Oct 2010 106,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 98,573 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf steering arm has slight play

osr hand brake performance low

osr wheel bearing has slight play

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2008 90,750 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 90,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 78,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,428 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 73,428 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 RND is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RND, 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 RND is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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