Kia Sedona MOT Results

Registered in 2008
53.7% pass rate
from 1,587 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Sedona is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.76% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.63% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.063% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.063% fail on Horn
  • 19% fail on Suspension (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.4% fail on Suspension arm (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.6% fail on Springs (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.63% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.57% fail on Macpherson strut (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.063% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.063% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Linkage (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Cable
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.063% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.063% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.063% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.063% fail on Other components
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rams (41 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Pump
    • 0.63% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.63% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.063% fail on Steering play
      • 0.063% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Other passenger's door (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 0.50% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Tank
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.063% fail on Panel
    • 0.063% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.063% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.44% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.76% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.69% fail on Engine oil leaks (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment
    • 0.95% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Attachment
  • 0.13% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (45 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (50 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (65 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belt installation check (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Anchorages (32 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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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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