KIA SEDONA MOT pass rate
62.3% of 7,779 KIA SEDONA MOT tests pass.
The SEDONA passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all KIA models (80.1%).
The KIA SEDONA passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 67.8% at 10–15 years to 58.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 67.8% | 3,041 | 88,611 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.8% | 4,726 | 107,198 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA SEDONA
The most common reason the KIA SEDONA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 52.8% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 52.6% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.2% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 16.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 15.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 12.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA SEDONA?
- 62.3% of KIA SEDONA MOT tests pass, based on 7,779 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA SEDONA?
- The most common reason the KIA SEDONA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the KIA SEDONA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.