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YJ61 DKL

2011 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,070 mi
Last recorded53,070 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sedona59,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 DKL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 53,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 52,141 miles

Most underside components covered in layer of mud.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated. Starting to debond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated. Starting to debond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 52,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Most underside components covered in layer of mud.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated. Starting to debond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. 2mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door mechanism seized. (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated. Starting to debond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 2mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 50,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,476 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 48,476 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,107 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 48,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 47,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 47,155 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2018 45,511 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,474 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 21,902 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 DKL is a 2011 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DKL, 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 DKL registered?

YJ61 DKL is a 2011 Kia Sedona, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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