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YJ61 DFV

2011 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,935 mi
Last recorded88,935 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sedona59,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 DFV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,935 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,978 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 82,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,403 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 76,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 67,960 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 67,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,923 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 60,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 58,392 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Fail 4 Mar 2020 58,392 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,766 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2018 36,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,716 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Sep 2015 27,716 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 16,879 miles

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL HAS ALOT OF TRAVEL,EFFORTS STILL VERY GOOD......

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 DFV is a 2011 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 59,348 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 DFV, 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 15 years old, this Kia Sedona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ61 DFV registered?

YJ61 DFV is a 2011 Kia Sedona, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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