2003 KIA Sedona 2.9L Diesel · YP53 UVA
2003 KIA Sedona (2.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 103,393 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA SEDONA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP53 UVA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2022
- 103,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP53 UVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Sedona (YP53 UVA) between November 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
YP53 UVA Mileage History
- 24/11/200628,192 mi
- 23/11/200733,978 mi+5,786 mi
- 08/10/200838,200 mi+4,222 mi
- 08/10/200838,200 mi
- 15/09/200949,637 mi+11,437 mi
- 15/09/200949,637 mi
- 05/10/201059,491 mi+9,854 mi
- 08/10/201059,531 mi+40 mi
- 30/09/201168,068 mi+8,537 mi
- 30/09/201168,068 mi
- 02/10/201274,956 mi+6,888 mi
- 27/09/201382,913 mi+7,957 mi
- 07/11/201386,063 mi+3,150 mi
- 03/10/201483,393 mi-2,670 mi
- 08/10/201483,396 mi+3 mi
- 10/03/201689,254 mi+5,858 mi
- 06/03/201790,892 mi+1,638 mi
- 12/05/201891,440 mi+548 mi
- 13/04/201994,602 mi+3,162 mi
- 14/10/202099,183 mi+4,581 mi
- 06/11/202099,198 mi+15 mi
- 12/10/2021100,741 mi+1,543 mi
- 05/11/2022103,393 mi+2,652 mi
Average of roughly 4,715 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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