MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front coil springs corroded
front reg plate seperating
n/s/r upper spring mount arear corroded
o/s / n/s front inner wheelarches slightly corroded
o/s / n/s headlamps slightly deterioated
rear inner panels corroded
slight bind on n/s/f brake
slight play in o/s / n/s rear wheelbearings
steel plates fitted over outer sills
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front coil springs corroded
front reg plate seperating
n/s/r upper spring mount arear corroded
o/s / n/s front inner wheelarches slightly corroded
o/s / n/s headlamps slightly deterioated
rear inner panels corroded
slight bind on n/s/f brake
slight play in o/s / n/s rear wheelbearings
steel plates fitted over outer sills
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
steel plates fitted over sills, large area under car under sealed,
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
steel plates fitted over sills, large area under car under sealed,
large areas sills, under floor, etc welding,
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
large areas sills, under floor, etc welding,
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn
n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on edge [225/55/16v]
o/s/r sill back starting to corrode
slight weep around pipes at steering rack
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
front brake discs worn
n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on edge [225/55/16v]
o/s/r sill back starting to corrode
slight weep around pipes at steering rack
o/s rear indicator bulb slightly white
slight leak from power steering system (pump)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight damage front bumper
unable to open n/s/r door from outside
How Reliable is the Kia Sedona?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X231 EKJ is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 X231 EKJ, 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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X231 EKJ is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 21 September 2000.
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