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YJ61 DAU

2012 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,748 mi
Last recorded64,748 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 DAU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 64,748 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 64,689 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine slightly leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 62,311 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 61,294 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 56,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,591 miles

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))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 52,590 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,581 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,417 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,987 miles

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,944 miles

Front brake pads appear low

N/S/R brake binding slightly

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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YJ61 DAU is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YJ61 DAU, 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 YJ61 DAU registered?

YJ61 DAU is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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