2004 KIA Sedona 2.9L Diesel · DF53 WFC
2004 KIA Sedona (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 150,831 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SEDONA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF53 WFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
- 150,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF53 WFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Sedona (DF53 WFC) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
DF53 WFC Mileage History
- 17/02/2022140,812 mi
- 09/03/2022140,924 mi+112 mi
- 14/06/2023147,577 mi+6,653 mi
- 05/02/2025150,831 mi+3,254 mi
Average of roughly 3,376 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sedona
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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