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AV59 DCY

2009 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,247 mi
Last recorded134,247 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sedona63,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DCY
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 134,247 miles

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

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 134,242 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,936 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Fail 21 Mar 2024 127,930 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 15 Mar 2023 122,569 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance low

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,919 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 109,276 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 109,258 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 103,076 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,396 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

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

Offside Rear door/wheel arch damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,284 miles

Front front tyres worn on edges

Front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,738 miles

Centre Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,738 miles

Centre Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 62,650 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 54,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,356 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,320 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 40,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

unable to check rear seatbelts - childseats fitted at time of test

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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AV59 DCY is a 2009 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV59 DCY, 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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AV59 DCY is a 2009 Kia Sedona, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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