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SY12 NWX

2012 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,068 mi
Last recorded88,068 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 NWX
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underside undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2025 82,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2025 82,295 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system By fuel tank. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

Vehicle underbody corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2024 79,187 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight bracket damaged, unit still secure.

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both, brackets corroded. (1.6 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 79,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlight bracket damaged, unit still secure.

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both, brackets corroded. (1.6 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 75,724 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 68,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,650 miles

Offside Front brake back plate rubbing on disc

Fail 27 Feb 2020 64,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate rubbing on disc

Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,642 miles

Offside Front strut top mount slight noise

Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,716 miles

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,174 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 9,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SY12 NWX is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY12 NWX, 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 SY12 NWX registered?

SY12 NWX is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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