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W838 AKO

2000 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,424 mi
Last recorded105,424 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 AKO
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2014 105,417 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,213 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 103,210 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,313 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 96,313 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,942 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 90,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake disc are worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 82,892 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,444 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,444 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,055 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 66,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 64,233 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 64,218 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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W838 AKO is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Silver 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 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 W838 AKO, 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 W838 AKO registered?

W838 AKO is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W838 AKO safe to buy?

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