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WJ12 UET

2012 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,220 mi
Last recorded84,220 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 UET
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 84,220 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 84,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 81,566 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 77,965 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,800 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 73,800 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 68,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,097 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 59,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,373 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 54,373 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,852 miles

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

slight wear in front discs

Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,485 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

slight wear in front discs

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,363 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

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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WJ12 UET 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 WJ12 UET, 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 WJ12 UET registered?

WJ12 UET is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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