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X996 XAL

2000 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,402 mi
Last recorded148,402 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Sedona84,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 XAL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 148,402 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 148,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 148,751 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear anti roll bar link rubbers starting to crack and perish

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

both side steps loose

both under sills starting to corrode

exhaust starting to corrode

front cross member starting to corrode

no high level stop light

o/s rear light lens loose

slight wear front brake discs

small stone chips to screen

spare tyre missing

Pass 11 Aug 2009 138,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 137,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion both outer sills

nearside front outer door handle broken

rear seat belt twisted

Fail 17 Oct 2008 137,433 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion both outer sills

nearside front outer door handle broken

rear seat belt twisted

Pass 18 Oct 2007 122,594 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight knocking noise on braking

Pass 19 Oct 2006 104,199 miles

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

disc pads cannot be seen properly

rear exhaust mounting is very rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2006 103,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

HAND BRAKE OPERATION NOT SMOOTH ACTION / POSS CABLES BECOMING KNOTCHY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE KERB DAMAGED AND JUST LEGAL / WEARING ON EDGES 215 / 65 / 15 H STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE

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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X996 XAL 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 55.6%.

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 X996 XAL, 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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X996 XAL is a 2000 Kia Sedona, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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