Kia Sedona Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Sedona reliable? We analysed 571,888 real MOT tests across 40,502 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Sedona is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Sedona.
Kia Sedona Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Sedona. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Sedona MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Sedona to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Sedona Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kia Sedona fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kia Sedona Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Sedona owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Sedona MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Sedona year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,320 | 76.6% | 28,814 | 46,384 | 72,096 |
| 2011 | 13,500 | 76.0% | 36,412 | 59,348 | 88,811 |
| 2010 | 17,879 | 75.0% | 40,438 | 64,541 | 94,760 |
| 2009 | 15,131 | 72.1% | 40,989 | 63,786 | 92,267 |
| 2008 | 40,276 | 70.1% | 46,680 | 71,457 | 99,582 |
| 2007 | 52,071 | 70.2% | 46,447 | 71,677 | 98,866 |
| 2006 | 65,653 | 68.9% | 49,276 | 73,637 | 100,562 |
| 2005 | 81,273 | 68.3% | 49,402 | 73,003 | 99,307 |
| 2004 | 106,674 | 67.0% | 50,397 | 74,093 | 99,825 |
| 2003 | 78,621 | 65.2% | 51,348 | 74,022 | 98,614 |
| 2002 | 44,754 | 64.4% | 55,528 | 77,188 | 100,942 |
| 2001 | 30,050 | 63.8% | 61,980 | 81,496 | 103,657 |
| 2000 | 19,236 | 61.6% | 65,638 | 84,407 | 105,752 |
| 1999 | 4,079 | 60.9% | 69,438 | 88,002 | 110,334 |
How Long Does a Kia Sedona Last?
Based on 40,502 Kia Sedona vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Sedona Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Sedona MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Sedona
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.6% MOT pass rate from 2,320 tests
60.9% MOT pass rate from 4,079 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Sedona is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.6% across 2,320 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kia Sedona Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sedona THIS CAR | 67.7% | 571,888 | 73,917 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Hyundai I40 | 79.5% | 267,133 | 72,597 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Sedona trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kia SedonaShould you buy a used Kia Sedona?
The Kia Sedona has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.7% across 571,888 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Kia Sedona are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (34,279 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (32,426), and brake pipe excessively corroded (27,555). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Kia Sedona owner drives around 7,120 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kia Sedona models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.