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YJ61 DOA

2012 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,086 mi
Last recorded60,086 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Sedona46,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 60,086 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,481 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 55,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,256 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 47,256 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side loader trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 40,121 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 40,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only passenger seats fitted n/s/f and n/s/r ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2019 27,810 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 27,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 21,726 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 21,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,863 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,257 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 14,256 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking return pipe from rack (2.3.3b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DOA is a 2012 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

YJ61 DOA is a 2012 Kia Sedona, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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