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BU59 YNS

2009 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,514 mi
Last recorded59,514 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sedona63,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 YNS
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 59,514 miles

Nearside Rear Sill panel insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 59,504 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sill panel insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 48,954 miles

N/S/F door lock modified

Fail 23 Jun 2025 48,954 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 40,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 39,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 35,445 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,165 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak Rubber hoses deteriorated causing a slight leak.

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose above driveshaft (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes running across the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 34,175 miles

Nearside Front Door modified to allow wheel chair access - Open's and close's readily.

Rear Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Mar 2020 34,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Door modified to allow wheel chair access - Open's and close's readily.

Rear Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Feb 2020 34,173 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,848 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 32,848 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb changed (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front play/lift In top suspension mount

glassfibre under panel covering wiring and brake pipes damaged

vehicle modified for wheelchair use on n/s/f seat area.vehicle on air ride.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 32,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front play/lift In top suspension mount

glassfibre under panel covering wiring and brake pipes damaged

signs of fluid leak on air con pipe under vehicle

vehicle modified for wheelchair use on n/s/f seat area.vehicle on air ride.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,988 miles

vehicle and controls modified for wheel chair access

Fail 5 Jul 2017 25,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported hydraulic suspension motor wiring (1.9.2a)

vehicle and controls modified for wheel chair access

Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 14,857 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,755 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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BU59 YNS is a 2009 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU59 YNS, 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 BU59 YNS registered?

BU59 YNS is a 2009 Kia Sedona, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is BU59 YNS safe to buy?

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