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X231 EKJ

2000 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,609 mi
Last recorded143,609 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 EKJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 143,609 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 142,541 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 142,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 140,814 miles

steel plates fitted over sills, large area under car under sealed,

Fail 19 Jun 2013 140,814 miles

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,

Pass 16 Jun 2012 139,258 miles

large areas sills, under floor, etc welding,

Fail 9 Jun 2012 139,258 miles

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,

Pass 11 Jan 2011 130,749 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 130,742 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 119,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 119,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 113,734 miles

o/s rear indicator bulb slightly white

slight leak from power steering system (pump)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 107,887 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 101,474 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 101,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 93,816 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 93,813 miles

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?

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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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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