2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Kia Sedona MOT pass rate and common faults

118 MOT tests in 2024. 61.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time61.0%
Failed or needed repairs39.0%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 118 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.1%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.4%
  6. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle3.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes28.8%
  2. Lights & electrics22.9%
  3. Body & chassis9.3%
  4. Suspension8.5%
  5. Tyres5.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.9%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2012 Kia Sedona?

In 2024, 61.0% of 2012 Kia Sedona cars passed their MOT first time, across 118 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Kia Sedona?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; service brake performance: excessively binding; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Kia Sedona reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).