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ML53TLU
2003 KIA SEDONA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2902cc
General Information
- Registration ML53TLU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SEDONA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2902cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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113 Total Defects Recorded
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,943 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle very rusty on rear suspension arms and brake ferules etc.
30 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 108,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle very rusty on rear suspension arms and brake ferules etc.
31 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,950 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019 23 Jun 202630 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,962 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 23 Jun 202620 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,374 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear exhaust hanger broken
- oil leaks
- o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear exhaust hanger broken
- oil leaks
- o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,388 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 23 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 103,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,809 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,769 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,850 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,278 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,345 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 23 Jun 202630 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,579 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 23 Jun 202627 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 82,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
28 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 82,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,989 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
15 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 78,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,115 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2008 23 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,821 MI
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ML53TLU was registered on 2003-10-18
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