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L23 JAP

2011 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,248 mi
Last recorded150,248 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sedona59,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 JAP
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 150,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front\rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 150,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front\rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 149,738 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 147,889 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 142,985 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 139,049 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 139,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked with water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,025 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 139,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner chassis pipe corroded at the retaining clip sections X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 134,363 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 134,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,411 miles

Offside headlamp bracket broken

Fail 26 Apr 2018 117,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 4 May 2017 97,286 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 73,793 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 73,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 58,650 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 40,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 40,743 miles

Front 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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L23 JAP is a 2011 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L23 JAP, 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 L23 JAP registered?

L23 JAP is a 2011 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is L23 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 JAP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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