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YJ11 DFU

2011 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,783 mi
Last recorded81,783 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Sedona59,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ11 DFU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 81,783 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2023 81,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,371 miles

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Fail 6 Jan 2023 73,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,900 miles

Battery warning light illuminated

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Coolant pipes corroded

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,493 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 64,493 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 64,008 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 64,006 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,184 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to unbond

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,071 miles

both front wishbone front bushes starting to unbond

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,442 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 40,964 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 40,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,990 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,434 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 24,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YJ11 DFU is a 2011 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ11 DFU, 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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YJ11 DFU is a 2011 Kia Sedona, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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