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BD61 UMK

2011 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,161 mi
Last recorded147,161 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sedona59,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 UMK
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 147,161 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 147,161 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 135,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2024 135,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2023 118,683 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 103,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,978 miles

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2021 88,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2021 88,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 75,411 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 75,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.35mm (225/70/16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm (225/70/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,561 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 62,560 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,850 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has cut in it but no cords or plys exposed

Fail 24 Nov 2014 37,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has cut in it but no cords or plys exposed

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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BD61 UMK is a 2011 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2011 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 59,348 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 BD61 UMK, 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 15 years old, this Kia Sedona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD61 UMK registered?

BD61 UMK is a 2011 Kia Sedona, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is BD61 UMK safe to buy?

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