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W554 STF

2000 Kia Sedona S V6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,291 mi
Last recorded54,291 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona S V687,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 STF
MakeKia
ModelSedona S V6
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all rear passenger seats removed at time of test

both outer gaiters deteriating

both outer sills damaged

o/s/r door handle taped up

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inside edge

Fail 22 Jan 2009 54,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all rear passenger seats removed at time of test

both outer gaiters deteriating

both outer sills damaged

o/s/r door handle taped up

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

both sides of vehicle damaged

large travel on hand brake

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 7 Jan 2008 50,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

both sides of vehicle damaged

large travel on hand brake

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 18 Jan 2007 42,702 miles

advisorys as test no 112797317421

Fail 17 Jan 2007 42,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2006 39,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills damaged

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2006 39,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills damaged

o/s/r noisy brake

oil leak

How Reliable is the Kia Sedona S V6?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
7,486
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 182
parking brake recording little or no effort 164
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 163
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W554 STF is a 2000 Kia Sedona S V6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Kia Sedona S V6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 87,026 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 S V6 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W554 STF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sedona S V6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kia Sedona S V6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W554 STF registered?

W554 STF is a 2000 Kia Sedona S V6, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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