Kia Sedona MOT Results

Registered in 2007
51.9% pass rate
from 1,658 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sedona is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Suspension arms (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.4% fail on Springs (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Coil springs (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Coil spring (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.72% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.42% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Axles
      • 0.060% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Stop lamp (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Headlamp (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.78% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.060% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
  • 16% fail on Brakes (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.66% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.60% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.060% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.060% fail on Leaks
    • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.060% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.060% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.060% fail on Other components
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Driver's view (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.7% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Other passenger's door (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Catch
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.060% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.060% fail on Joints
    • 0.84% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Passenger's seat (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.060% fail on Tank
      • 0.060% fail on Hose
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.060% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel condition (21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Chassis
      • 0.060% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.060% fail on Towbar
      • 0.060% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.060% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.060% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Steering (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.060% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.3% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Pump (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rams (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Steering gear (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.060% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.60% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.84% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
    • 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment
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  • Kia Sedona (2006 - 2012)
    Seven adult-friendly seats as standard, huge boot as a five-seater, twin sliding side doors, well equipped and easy to drive, comfortable ride.

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