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AO09 DWU

2009 Kia Sedona

Blue Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,136 mi
Last recorded145,136 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sedona63,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DWU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 145,136 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 138,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 132,997 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 125,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 117,489 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 108,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 97,472 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack slightly wet

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,989 miles

Offside no plate light not working bulb replaced

headlamp converters fitted to main beam side of headlamp

Fail 21 Jun 2017 75,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside no plate light not working bulb replaced

headlamp converters fitted to main beam side of headlamp

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,581 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link has play

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,006 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,500 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,538 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,962 miles

Front number plate cracked but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Sedona?

Based on 571,888 MOT tests across 40,502 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
7,120
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,279
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,426
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,555
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,462
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,446
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AO09 DWU is a 2009 Kia Sedona in Blue with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 63,786 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sedona fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34,279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 DWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sedona typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Sedona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO09 DWU registered?

AO09 DWU is a 2009 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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