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GU12 YVL

2012 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,097 mi
Last recorded90,097 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YVL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,097 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 80,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 71,293 miles

Low air pressure in spare tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,100 miles

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down.

Fail 6 Jan 2020 60,100 miles

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,782 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 53,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,304 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,687 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 47,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,310 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 35,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,735 miles

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

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

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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GU12 YVL is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU12 YVL, 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 GU12 YVL registered?

GU12 YVL is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GU12 YVL safe to buy?

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