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W597 SCU

2000 Kia Sedona

Gold Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,223 mi
Last recorded28,223 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 SCU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 28,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,184 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 25,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake hose ferruled ends corroded almost to excess.

both front brake discs corroded.

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,750 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 24,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted almost to excess.

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

offside rear brake pipe corroded almost to excess.

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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W597 SCU is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Gold with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W597 SCU, 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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What year was W597 SCU registered?

W597 SCU is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W597 SCU safe to buy?

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