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AO56 VHM

2006 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,692 mi
Last recorded140,692 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Sedona73,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VHM
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 140,692 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,733 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 136,719 miles

Central row 2 seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear row 2 seat not fitted at time of test

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear row 3 seats not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 136,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear row 2 seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear row 2 seat not fitted at time of test

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Row 3 seats not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 133,553 miles

3rd row seats not fitted

Central Rear 2nd row seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear 2nd row seat not fitted at time of test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 133,553 miles

3rd row seats not fitted

Central Rear 2nd row seat not fitted at time of test

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear 2nd row seat not fitted at time of test

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 131,150 miles

Engine Malfunction Indicator lamp ON - Vehicle first used before July 1st 2008

No row 3 rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear - Row 2 - Seat not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 131,148 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Malfunction Indicator lamp ON - Vehicle first used before July 1st 2008

No row 3 rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No row 3 seat fitted at time of test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Row 2 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 127,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No row 3 seat fitted at time of test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Row 2 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 124,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No row 3 seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged row 2 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 118,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub/suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No row 3 seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub/suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Row 2 (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 118,462 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub/suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No row 3 seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub/suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Row 2 (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,864 miles

No row 3 seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Row 2 (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,116 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,353 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,193 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,252 miles

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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AO56 VHM is a 2006 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 73,637 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 AO56 VHM, 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 20 years old, this Kia Sedona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO56 VHM is a 2006 Kia Sedona, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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