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WF12 SZL

2012 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,467 mi
Last recorded53,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 SZL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 50,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 46,544 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 46,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,033 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,568 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2022 37,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 34,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 33,239 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 33,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,374 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 28,374 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,667 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 22,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,455 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,326 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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WF12 SZL is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WF12 SZL, 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 WF12 SZL registered?

WF12 SZL is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WF12 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 SZL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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