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GF53ATU
2003 KIA SEDONA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2902cc
General Information
- Registration GF53ATU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SEDONA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2902cc
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- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Around passenger seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides completely corroded behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats, only drivers and passengers front present ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,746 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
10 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,632 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- oil leak
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,328 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,875 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,664 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear wheel arches slightly corroded
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear wheel arches slightly corroded
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,836 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
27 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/tank area. (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,767 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front handbrake cable frayed
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,534 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2016 17 Jun 202620 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,436 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,478 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2014 17 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,078 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013 17 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,228 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012 17 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
31 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,177 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 17 Jun 20266 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,735 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2011 17 Jun 20266 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,735 MI
17 Jun 20265 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,984 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,938 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2009 17 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 43,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
24 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,704 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,671 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GF53ATU was registered on 2003-09-26
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