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X839 FRE

2000 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,079 mi
Last recorded136,079 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 FRE
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 136,079 miles

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Both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking)

Corrosion developing vehicle underbody and both sills - advise thorough rustproofing with attention to centre underbody brake pipes.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust support broken

Timing belt cover missing

Fail 23 Dec 2011 136,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise service

Both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking)

Corrosion developing vehicle underbody and both sills - advise thorough rustproofing with attention to centre underbody brake pipes.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust support broken

Timing belt cover missing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 129,238 miles

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Engine has oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Timing belt cover missing

Fail 17 Dec 2010 129,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Advise thorough service

Engine has oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Timing belt cover missing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 116,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering rack damp

Pass 3 Apr 2008 115,910 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 115,900 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 108,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 101,099 miles

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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X839 FRE is a 2000 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X839 FRE, 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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What year was X839 FRE registered?

X839 FRE is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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