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W553 SVT

2000 Kia Sedona

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 SVT
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015
Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,002 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

oil leak from engine.

surface corrosion to both front brake pipes

Fail 19 Sep 2012 88,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

front brake discs worn.

oil leak from engine.

surface corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 83,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,405 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2009 72,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,812 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,133 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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W553 SVT is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W553 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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W553 SVT is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W553 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 SVT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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