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WJ12 UEW

2012 Kia Sedona

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,528 mi
Last recorded70,528 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 UEW
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 70,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT MOST BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,310 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 65,841 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 65,839 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 59,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,173 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2022 54,173 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2021 49,203 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 45,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,041 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 39,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,595 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 29,594 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,242 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,611 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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WJ12 UEW is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Red 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 WJ12 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ12 UEW registered?

WJ12 UEW is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WJ12 UEW safe to buy?

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