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YJ12 LKL

2012 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,790 mi
Last recorded46,790 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 LKL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 46,790 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jan 2026 46,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 42,321 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 35,553 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 29,615 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 27,432 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 22,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 22,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,417 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 14,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,998 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 15 May 2015 9,410 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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YJ12 LKL is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ12 LKL, 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 YJ12 LKL registered?

YJ12 LKL is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is YJ12 LKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 LKL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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