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YJ61 DFD

2012 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,034 mi
Last recorded37,034 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 37,034 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 34,633 miles

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

No reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 29 Feb 2024 31,273 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 31,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,581 miles

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 21 Feb 2022 27,761 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 23,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 20,370 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 18,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 18,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 13,861 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 13,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 10,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 9,167 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 DFD is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DFD, 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 DFD registered?

YJ61 DFD is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is YJ61 DFD safe to buy?

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