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YJ12 LKN

2012 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,270 mi
Last recorded62,270 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 62,270 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 58,093 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 53,635 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 37,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,663 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,417 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,057 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2015 17,057 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

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 LKN is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LKN, 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.

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What year was YJ12 LKN registered?

YJ12 LKN is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YJ12 LKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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