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BN12 UDK

2012 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,664 mi
Last recorded123,664 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UDK
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 123,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge offside front close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2026 123,664 miles

Offside Rear Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault wiring damaged (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge offside front close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion on underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2025 113,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise h/b pedal travel

Fail 9 Jan 2025 113,978 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

advise h/b pedal travel

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 104,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 96,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,542 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 87,483 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 81,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 64,157 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 64,142 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,396 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,776 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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BN12 UDK is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,384 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 BN12 UDK, 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 14 years old, this Kia Sedona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN12 UDK registered?

BN12 UDK is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is BN12 UDK safe to buy?

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