2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Kia Sedona MOT pass rate and common faults

776 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 776 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    43 marked dangerous
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.8%
  2. Brakes27.7%
  3. Suspension19.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  5. Tyres7.5%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Steering3.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Kia Sedona?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2010 Kia Sedona cars passed their MOT first time, across 776 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Kia Sedona?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Kia Sedona reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).