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WJ52 UNP

2002 Kia Sedona

Green Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,236 mi
Last recorded113,236 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 UNP
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 113,236 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 113,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 93,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 93,503 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,368 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres wearing on edges.

os/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake application uneven

Pass 6 Oct 2009 75,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Sep 2009 75,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,368 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Sep 2008 64,652 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to rust

turbo pipe loose

Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,885 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 53,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,212 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 42,212 miles

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

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

parking brake travel long

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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WJ52 UNP is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Green with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WJ52 UNP, 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 WJ52 UNP registered?

WJ52 UNP is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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