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W788 AKO

2000 Kia Sedona S V6

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

14,092 mi
Last recorded14,092 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona S V687,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 AKO
MakeKia
ModelSedona S V6
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 14,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 136,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2012 136,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2011 128,998 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 128,929 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 124,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil sump is corroded

heater pipes are badly corroded at rear of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2010 124,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil sump is corroded

heater pipes are badly corroded at rear of vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2010 123,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 111,058 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 110,580 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,365 miles

nearside front castor rod bushes worn

Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,937 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2007 80,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

misting of oil on power steering pump

Pass 11 Jul 2006 70,284 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 70,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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W788 AKO is a 2000 Kia Sedona S V6 in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W788 AKO, 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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W788 AKO is a 2000 Kia Sedona S V6, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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