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YJ61 DBU

2012 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 DBU
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 88,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDERBODY CORROSION ALL AROUND

Pass 11 Jun 2025 78,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 78,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking SLIGHT DAMAGE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,597 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,480 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,832 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2022 46,901 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2021 38,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,709 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 33,944 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 26,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,270 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 23,384 miles

Both front tyres perished & worn on edges.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Offside rear tyre perished & wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 21,218 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R seat belt buckle outer casing missing, buckle working ok

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DBU is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YJ61 DBU, 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 YJ61 DBU registered?

YJ61 DBU is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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