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YJ11 DKA

2011 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,992 mi
Last recorded86,992 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Sedona59,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 86,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 86,282 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding service brake or parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,364 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 76,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 65,089 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 56,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,293 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 48,149 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,581 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 40,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2020 40,003 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2019 35,152 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 35,150 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot pedal adjustment required (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,727 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,301 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 13,000 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)

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 DKA is a 2011 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ11 DKA registered?

YJ11 DKA is a 2011 Kia Sedona, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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