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FH09 XAU

2009 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,014 mi
Last recorded53,014 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sedona63,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 XAU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 53,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,873 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,025 miles

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

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

Small exhaust blow centre section

Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,071 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid very black

Fail 23 Aug 2019 46,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also distorted with bulge in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid very black

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,714 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 42,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,037 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 34,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 19,816 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,010 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

unable to see condition of front subframe bushes as an undertay is fitted

Pass 1 May 2012 12,997 miles

both front tyres worn low.

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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FH09 XAU is a 2009 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FH09 XAU, 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 FH09 XAU registered?

FH09 XAU is a 2009 Kia Sedona, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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