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W637 FOW

2000 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

78,956 mi
Last recorded78,956 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 FOW
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,956 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,974 miles

airbag light on

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 73,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 60,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both headlights starting to deteriorate

corrosion in nearside bodysill

Pass 20 May 2010 56,703 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2010 56,698 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,922 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 55,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,382 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 54,378 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 54,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 54,350 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 53,113 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

coolant leaking

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2006 53,113 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

air bag warning lamp staying on

coolant leaking

hand brake close to limit of travel

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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W637 FOW is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 W637 FOW, 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 W637 FOW registered?

W637 FOW is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W637 FOW safe to buy?

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