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YJ11 DFZ

2011 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,828 mi
Last recorded159,828 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sedona59,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ11 DFZ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 159,828 miles

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

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

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

rear central seat missing for wheel chair access

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2025 159,391 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test wheel chair access

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

some travel on hand brake lever

Fail 10 Jun 2025 159,391 miles

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test wheel chair access

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

some travel on hand brake lever

Pass 26 Apr 2024 158,508 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 157,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 157,146 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 156,115 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 156,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 149,496 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 149,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 141,204 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 131,077 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 131,068 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake backing plate touching disc in places

Offside Rear passenger door sticks

exhaust heat shield loose

under floor water pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,160 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 116,154 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 94,040 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

motability conversion to rear suspension

Fail 19 Feb 2014 36,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

motability conversion to rear suspension

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 DFZ is a 2011 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DFZ, 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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What year was YJ11 DFZ registered?

YJ11 DFZ is a 2011 Kia Sedona, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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