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W543 SVT

2000 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,577 mi
Last recorded83,577 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 SVT
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2016 83,577 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.C.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S ENTIRE SILLS (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R & O/S/R BEHIND BUMPER (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S ENTIRE SILLS (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S/F & O/S/F (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S ENTIRE SILLS (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 81,452 miles

both front headlights misty

both rear tyres starting to crack inside wall

spare tyre flat

Fail 13 May 2015 81,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front headlights misty

both rear tyres starting to crack inside wall

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 May 2014 80,607 miles

both front headlamp plastic glasses scratched.

rear wiper arm worn.

Fail 6 May 2014 80,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlamp plastic glasses scratched.

rear wiper arm worn.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,201 miles

both front headlamp plastic glasses slightly deteriated.

near side and off side inner sills have surface corrosion.

near side front and off side front brake pipes have surface corrosion.

near side front steering rack boot has light misting of oil.

rear number plate showing signs of deteriation.

Pass 17 May 2012 78,008 miles

both front flitch brake pipes starting to corrode

both outer c/v boots starting to perish

both rear tyre outer walls/tread starting to split

n/s/r hand and foot brake slow/low in reading

noise on steering rack? intermitant

slight movement in both front tie bar bushes/washers?

slight movement in o/s/f inner driveshaft joint/splines?

tailgate handle sticking

Fail 15 May 2012 78,008 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front flitch brake pipes starting to corrode

both outer c/v boots starting to perish

both rear tyre outer walls/tread starting to split

n/s/r hand and foot brake slow/low in reading

noise on steering rack? intermitant

slight movement in both front tie bar bushes/washers?

slight movement in o/s/f inner driveshaft joint/splines?

tailgate handle sticking

Pass 16 May 2011 75,394 miles

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

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

both front headlamp plastic cover lenses slightly scratched.

parking brake travel slightly high.

rear exhaust tail pipe mounting clamp corroded.

Pass 12 May 2010 70,581 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 70,535 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish and shroads corroded

crack in front number plate

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 May 2009 64,079 miles

both front flitch brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

hand brake lever slightly stiff in operation

o/s hand brake slow in reading

Fail 12 May 2009 64,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flitch brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

hand brake lever slightly stiff in operation

o/s hand brake slow in reading

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,510 miles

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

slight rack play

Fail 8 Apr 2008 52,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,324 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,751 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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W543 SVT is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W543 SVT, 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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W543 SVT is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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