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WA02 SZE

2002 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,768 mi
Last recorded116,768 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 SZE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,768 miles

Both front outer CV boots perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 116,762 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak from heater pipe

Both front outer CV boots perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,337 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both headlamp beam patterns dull

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jan 2013 93,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front outer cv boots perished

both headlamp beam patterns dull

rear wiper blade missing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,918 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear thin.

Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake pads starting to wear thin.

Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,748 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,519 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 52,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 43,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 30,830 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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WA02 SZE is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 77,188 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 WA02 SZE, 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 24 years old, this Kia Sedona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA02 SZE registered?

WA02 SZE is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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