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WK52 MEU

2002 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,942 mi
Last recorded77,942 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Sedona77,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 MEU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,942 miles

Corrosion starting in various places underneath.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

N/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Rear shock absorber top bushes are deteriorating.

Some play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 77,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Corrosion starting in various places underneath.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

N/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Rear shock absorber top bushes are deteriorating.

Some play in n/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 69,927 miles

rear wiper split

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

osr hand brake will need attenion

rear door handels brocken ns os

Fail 19 Jan 2011 69,927 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fuel pipe corroaded

rear door handels brocken ns os

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front door handle slightly broken but door locks and secures

nearside side door handle slightly broken

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside side door handle missing

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

nearside front door handle and nearside door handle slightly broken but doors lock and secure

nearside rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn slightly

offside side door handle missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,124 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r door handles (external) broken o/s/r handle missing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor

slight trace of damp around bottom of fuel pump

Fail 17 Sep 2008 50,124 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & n/s/r door handles (external) broken o/s/r handle missing

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor

slight trace of damp around bottom of fuel pump

Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,919 miles

nearside front door handle damaged

offside side door damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2007 39,919 miles

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

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

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

nearside front door handle damaged

offside,side door handle missing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,806 miles

off side front tyre close to limit

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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WK52 MEU is a 2002 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WK52 MEU, 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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WK52 MEU is a 2002 Kia Sedona, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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