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YJ61 DBY

2012 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,748 mi
Last recorded69,748 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 69,748 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 67,754 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,946 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 61,386 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 61,384 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 56,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,241 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,828 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,280 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,778 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 23,813 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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YJ61 DBY is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Silver 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 YJ61 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

YJ61 DBY is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YJ61 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ61 DBY 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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