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Kia Sedona MOT pass rate and common problems

61.4% of Kia Sedonas passed the 2024 MOT (5,096 first tests): 54.4% at the first attempt and 7.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 10% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 109.8 (95% CI 106.5–113.1; 100 = normal).

Kia Sedona at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate61.4%incl. 7.0% fixed at the test centre20245096
Passed at the first attempt54.4%all first tests20245096
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 106.5–113.1)109.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 556 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20245096
Biggest excess: Brakes32.0per 10018.8 same-age2019–202452572
Dangerous defects19.4per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202452572
Advisory items209.8per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202452572
strip · Kia Sedona · MOT Risk Index · 109.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Kia Sedona. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 556 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 529 and 591 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Kia Sedona index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank556of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20245096
Best rank within its 95% interval529rankother models held where they are20245096
Worst rank within its 95% interval591rankother models held where they are20245096

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 112.9 to 109.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Kia Sedona MOT, and how often?

Kia Sedona MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 39 per 100 tests, against 30.9 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 52,572).

bar · Kia Sedona · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 39 vs 30.9 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment39per 10030.92019–202420483
Brakes32per 10018.82019–202416810
Suspension30.5per 10026.92019–202416055
Body, chassis, structure16.4per 10010.12019–20248621
Visibility13.1per 10010.52019–20246867
Tyres11.2per 10010.62019–20245896

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 52,572 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Kia Sedona compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Kia Sedona is brakes at age 8: 10.4 failures per 100 tests, against 5.4 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 1,007).

bullet · Kia Sedona · Tyres, age 8 · 5.0 vs 6.3 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 8: 5.0 vs 6.3. Brakes, age 8: 10.4 vs 5.4. Suspension, age 8: 5.8 vs 7.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 85.0per 1006.32019–20241007
Brakes, age 810.4per 1005.42019–20241007
Suspension, age 85.8per 1007.82019–20241007

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Kia Sedona's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Kia Sedona advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 32.9% of the time.

funnel · Kia Sedona · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 32.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 32.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment32.9% next failmedian model2019–20241111
Suspension24.3% next failmedian model2019–202411062
Brakes21.9% next failmedian model2019–202410955
Body, chassis, structure21.8% next failmedian model2019–20241989
Steering16.3% next failmedian model2019–20242718
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems12.1% next failmedian model2019–20241063
Tyres10.6% next failmedian model2019–20249767
Noise, emissions and leaks5.3% next failmedian model2019–20244472
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle3.8% next failmedian model2019–20241606
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20244305

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Kia Sedona got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Kia Sedona MOTs flag suspension most: 61.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 52,572).

bar · Kia Sedona · Suspension · 61.3 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension61.3per 10026.22019–202432238
Brakes50.2per 10034.72019–202426384
Tyres40.7per 10039.72019–202421403
Non-component advisories14.4per 1007.82019–20247549
Noise, emissions and leaks13.5per 1005.22019–20247105
Steering8.4per 1001.82019–20244403

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 52,572 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Kia Sedona?

For Kia Sedonas aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 28.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 8,036).

bar · Kia Sedona · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass · 10.7 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass10.7% next fail2019–2024941
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass8.6% next fail2019–2024941
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–2024941
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–2024941
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–2024941
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–2024941
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–2024941
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024941
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–2024941
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory14.6% next fail2019–2024575
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.9% next fail2019–2024575
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.3% next fail2019–2024575
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–2024575
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–2024575
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–2024575
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–2024575
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–2024575
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail19.1% next fail2019–2024649
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–2024649
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–2024649
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–2024649
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–2024649
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–2024649
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–2024649
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–2024649
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass13.3% next fail2019–20243403
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.8% next fail2019–20243403
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–20243403
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–20243403
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20243403
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20243403
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20243403
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1% next fail2019–20243403
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243403
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243403
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243403
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory18.9% next fail2019–20243261
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory15.7% next fail2019–20243261
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–20243261
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–20243261
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20243261
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–20243261
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–20243261
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–20243261
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20243261
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20243261
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243261
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail25.9% next fail2019–20244265
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail21.3% next fail2019–20244265
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.7% next fail2019–20244265
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.1% next fail2019–20244265
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9% next fail2019–20244265
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–20244265
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–20244265
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20244265
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20244265
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20244265
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20244265
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass16.8% next fail2019–20243832
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass14.7% next fail2019–20243832
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.2% next fail2019–20243832
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20243832
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–20243832
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20243832
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20243832
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20243832
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20243832
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20243832
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243832
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory23.6% next fail2019–20245141
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory20.8% next fail2019–20245141
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory16.0% next fail2019–20245141
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–20245141
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.4% next fail2019–20245141
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–20245141
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–20245141
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20245141
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20245141
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20245141
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20245141
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail28.7% next fail2019–20248036
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail23.7% next fail2019–20248036
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail20.1% next fail2019–20248036
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–20248036
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–20248036
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.6% next fail2019–20248036
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–20248036
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20248036
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–20248036
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20248036
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20248036
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass17.6% next fail2019–20241656
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.9% next fail2019–20241656
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.4% next fail2019–20241656
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.1% next fail2019–20241656
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20241656
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–20241656
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–20241656
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–20241656
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20241656
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241656
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241656
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory25.2% next fail2019–20242719
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory21.3% next fail2019–20242719
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.3% next fail2019–20242719
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.2% next fail2019–20242719
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.4% next fail2019–20242719
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–20242719
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20242719
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–20242719
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–20242719
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20242719
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20242719
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail29.2% next fail2019–20244495
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.5% next fail2019–20244495
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.3% next fail2019–20244495
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail21.2% next fail2019–20244495
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.4% next fail2019–20244495
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.1% next fail2019–20244495
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20244495
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–20244495
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–20244495
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20244495
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20244495
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 45 cars)31.1% next fail2019–202445
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 45 cars)24.4% next fail2019–202445
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 45 cars)22.2% next fail2019–202445
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 45 cars)17.8% next fail2019–202445
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 70 cars)31.4% next fail2019–202470
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 70 cars)24.3% next fail2019–202470
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 70 cars)17.1% next fail2019–202470
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 70 cars)15.7% next fail2019–202470
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 70 cars)11.4% next fail2019–202470
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 70 cars)8.6% next fail2019–202470
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 70 cars)8.6% next fail2019–202470
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 70 cars)8.6% next fail2019–202470

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Kia Sedona get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Kia Sedona gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 19.4 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 119.5 major and 26.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Kia Sedona · Dangerous defects · 19.4 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 19.4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects19.4per 10011.22019–202452572

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 52,572 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Kia Sedona still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Kia Sedona go from 36.0% at age 12 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 28.5–44.2%) to 47.0% at age 19 (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 41.5–52.5%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 41.5–52.5%) (2024, n = 5,096).

line · Kia Sedona · Age 12 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 28.5–44.2%) · 36.0 vs 35.7 · 2024
Age 12 (rough esti: 36.0. Age 19 (rough esti: 47.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 28.5–44.2%)36.0% failed first time35.72024139
Age 1338.3% failed first time38.22024702
Age 1442.1% failed first time40.42024852
Age 1545.6% failed first time41.62024511
Age 1647.8% failed first time43.12024918
Age 1746.5% failed first time43.12024788
Age 1852.7% failed first time43.92024514
Age 19 (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 41.5–52.5%)47.0% failed first time43.52024315

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Kia Sedona compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Kia Sedonas fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 20, where they fail more often: 55.0% against 36.9% (2024, n = 418).

line · Kia Sedona · Age 7 · 25.2 vs 18.2 · 2024
Age 7: 25.2. Age 20: 55.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 725.2% fail18.22024159
Age 833.0% fail20.520241007
Age 931.2% fail23.120241981
Age 1037.1% fail25.620242778
Age 1140.8% fail28.220244596
Age 1243.9% fail30.520246575
Age 1347.6% fail32.520247938
Age 1449.2% fail34.520248017
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1552.2% fail35.920247037
Age 1652.4% fail37.020245511
Age 1752.5% fail37.420243452
Age 1851.7% fail37.820241897
Age 1949.6% fail37.42024947
Age 2055.0% fail36.92024418

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Kia Sedona years should I avoid?

Kia Sedona build years range from index 84.9 to 109.6 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 5,096).

bar · Kia Sedona · Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 93.8–125.5) · 109.6 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 93.8–125.5)109.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024308
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 1,341 tests, 95% interval 94.9–109.6)102.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241341
Build year 2004 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 3,644 tests, 95% interval 101.1–110.2)105.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243644
Build year 2005103.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245353
Build year 2006102index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247263
Build year 200798.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248916
Build year 200899.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248685
Build year 200996.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244085
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2010 (better for its age)90index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245661
Build year 2011 (better for its age)88.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244728
Build year 2012 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 730 tests, 95% interval 73.9–95.9)84.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024730

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Kia Sedona MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Kia Sedona MOT: about £168 (up to about £318 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 5,096).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Kia Sedona · Expected repair bill · 167.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill167.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5096
Estimated range lower167.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5096
Estimated range upper318.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5096
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)54.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue5096
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)54.6GBP expected contribution140price catalogue5096
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)48GBP expected contribution150price catalogue5096
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)10.1GBP expected contribution90price catalogue5096

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Kia Sedona more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Kia Sedona and 2 as often or more. The Kia Sedona has an MOT Risk Index of 109.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 5,096).

bar · Kia Sedona · Kia Sedona (this model) · 109.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kia Sedona (this model)109.8index100 = normal20245096
Nissan Pathfinder114.8index109.820245686
Kia Sorento106.1index109.8202436420
Volvo C7099.2index109.820247712
Jeep Cherokee100.9index109.8202410398
Mercedes-Benz V-Class99.9index109.8202410642
Jeep Wrangler94.2index109.820247038
Mercedes-Benz Viano91.4index109.820245332
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
LTI TX4120.7index109.8202412160

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Kia Sedona normally do?

At age 16, the median Kia Sedona had covered 106,652 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 82,880 to 126,685 miles (2024, n = 918).

line · Kia Sedona · Age 12 median (rough estimate) · 61700 vs baseline · 2024
Age 12 median (rou: 61700. Age 19 P75 (rough : 124580. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 median (rough estimate)61700miles2024139
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)41456miles2024139
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)84810miles2024139
Age 13 median82354miles2024702
Age 13 P2558225miles2024702
Age 13 P75108542miles2024702
Age 14 median91860miles2024852
Age 14 P2565738miles2024852
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 14 P75119743miles2024852
Age 15 median89607miles2024511
Age 15 P2565645miles2024511
Age 15 P75118172miles2024511
Age 16 median106652miles2024918
Age 16 P2582880miles2024918
Age 16 P75126685miles2024918
Age 17 median108595miles2024788
Age 17 P2586470miles2024788
Age 17 P75128178miles2024788
Age 18 median105742miles2024514
Age 18 P2585240miles2024514
Age 18 P75129993miles2024514
Age 19 median (rough estimate)102060miles2024315
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)80321miles2024315
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)124580miles2024315

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Kia Sedona MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 29.6% of Kia Sedonas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 50.5% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 556). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Kia Sedona · Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 21.6–35.5%) · 28 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 21.6–35.5%)28% failed first time2024157
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 28.7–37.5%)33% failed first time2024443
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 482 tests, 95% interval 36.6–45.3%)40.9% failed first time2024482
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 41.3–50.4%)45.8% failed first time2024452
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 44.5–59.8%)52.2% failed first time2024159
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 20.8–40.3%)29.6% failed first time202481
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 469 tests, 95% interval 34.3–43.1%)38.6% failed first time2024469
Age 15+, 70-100k miles47.1% failed first time20241009
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 100-140k miles53.1% failed first time20241350
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 475 tests, 95% interval 46–55%)50.5% failed first time2024475

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Kia Sedona last?

44.7% of Kia Sedonas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 6.9% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 23,470).

line · Kia Sedona · 100,000 miles · 44.7 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 44.7. 200,000 miles: 1.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles44.7% of tested cars202423470
150,000 miles6.9% of tested cars20243623
200,000 miles1.1% of tested cars2024559

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Kia Sedona driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Kia Sedona index is 113.4, against 114.8 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 5,096).

slope · Kia Sedona · Age and mileage adjusted index · 113.4 vs 114.8 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 114.8 vs 113.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index113.4index114.82019–20245096

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Kia Sedona fuel fails its MOT less?

All Kia Sedonas tested were diesel: 45.5% failed first time (2024, n = 5,007).

bar · Kia Sedona · Diesel · 45.5 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel45.5% fail first timeother fuels20245007

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Kia Sedona engine is best?

No Kia Sedona engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 5,096).

bar · Kia Sedona · Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 825 tests, 95% interval 91.0–105.3) · 98.1 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 825 tests, 95% interval 91.0–105.3)98.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024825
Diesel over 2.0 litre100index vs model norm100 = model average202451717

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Kia Sedona fail its MOT most?

Kia Sedona fails first-time MOTs most in Kirkcaldy (KY): 63.6% against 47.0% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 206).

First-time failure rates for the Kia Sedona range from 38.4% in the Leicester (LE) postcode area to 57.4% in the Blackpool (FY) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Kia Sedona · Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 56.8–69.9%) · 63.6 vs 45.6 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 39%. 55%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 56.8–69.9%)63.6% fail first time45.62024206
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 55.0–67.2%)61.3% fail first time45.62024240
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 52.3–67.4%)60.1% fail first time45.62024158
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 20.0–30.8%)25% fail first time45.62024244
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 25.8–40.0%)32.5% fail first time45.62024163
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 25.9–40.3%)32.7% fail first time45.62024159
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 55.0–65.0%)60.1% fail first time45.62024366
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 52.8–66.2%)59.7% fail first time45.62024201
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 53.6–65.0%)59.4% fail first time45.62024281
York (YO) (rough estimate: 434 tests, 95% interval 54.3–63.5%)59.0% fail first time45.62024434
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 52.0–63.1%)57.6% fail first time45.62024302
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 49.1–65.7%)57.6% fail first time45.62024132
Blackpool (FY)57.4% fail first time45.62024509
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 52.0–62.2%)57.1% fail first time45.62024357
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 51.1–62.5%)56.9% fail first time45.62024290
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 48.9–62.2%)55.7% fail first time45.62024212
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 298 tests, 95% interval 49.4–60.6%)55.0% fail first time45.62024298
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 49.9–59.5%)54.7% fail first time45.62024413
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 45.2–63.9%)54.7% fail first time45.62024106
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)54.6% fail first time45.62024659
Plymouth (PL)54.3% fail first time45.62024534
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 48.2–59.8%)54.1% fail first time45.62024283
Bristol (BS)53.9% fail first time45.62024735
Exeter (EX)53.6% fail first time45.62024509
Brighton (BN)53.6% fail first time45.62024737
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 48.0–59.1%)53.6% fail first time45.62024306
Bournemouth (BH)53.3% fail first time45.62024535
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 48.2–57.9%)53.1% fail first time45.62024405
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 45.0–59.2%)52.1% fail first time45.62024186
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 44.6–59.5%)52.1% fail first time45.62024169
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 47.2–56.8%)52.0% fail first time45.62024417
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 46.4–57.3%)51.9% fail first time45.62024320
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 386 tests, 95% interval 46.3–56.2%)51.3% fail first time45.62024386
Southampton (SO)50.8% fail first time45.62024668
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 338 tests, 95% interval 45.3–55.9%)50.6% fail first time45.62024338
Portsmouth (PO)50.6% fail first time45.62024979
Gloucester (GL)50.4% fail first time45.62024699
Peterborough (PE)50.2% fail first time45.620241497
Ipswich (IP)50.1% fail first time45.62024653
Swansea (SA)50% fail first time45.62024658
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 474 tests, 95% interval 45.5–54.5%)50% fail first time45.62024474
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 43.9–55.1%)49.5% fail first time45.62024305
Wakefield (WF)49.5% fail first time45.62024582
Nottingham (NG)49.5% fail first time45.620241755
Chester (CH)49.3% fail first time45.62024600
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 44.3–54.2%)49.2% fail first time45.62024392
Northampton (NN)49.0% fail first time45.62024655
Preston (PR)48.7% fail first time45.62024581
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 39.2–58.0%)48.6% fail first time45.62024105
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 434 tests, 95% interval 43.7–53.1%)48.4% fail first time45.62024434
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 401 tests, 95% interval 43.5–53.3%)48.4% fail first time45.62024401
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 43.5–53.1%)48.3% fail first time45.62024406
Doncaster (DN)48.2% fail first time45.620241195
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 42.5–53.3%)47.8% fail first time45.62024324
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 363 tests, 95% interval 42.6–52.8%)47.7% fail first time45.62024363
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 39.8–55.6%)47.6% fail first time45.62024149
Norwich (NR)47.6% fail first time45.62024714
Walsall (WS)47.4% fail first time45.62024700
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 42.6–51.9%)47.2% fail first time45.62024432
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 38.7–55.9%)47.2% fail first time45.62024125
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 301 tests, 95% interval 41.6–52.8%)47.2% fail first time45.62024301
Cardiff (CF)47.1% fail first time45.62024698
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 41.1–53.0%)47.0% fail first time45.62024268
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 40.4–53.2%)46.8% fail first time45.62024231
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 41.0–52.5%)46.7% fail first time45.62024289
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 41.9–51.2%)46.5% fail first time45.62024443
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 425 tests, 95% interval 41.7–51.1%)46.4% fail first time45.62024425
Llandudno (LL)46.3% fail first time45.62024540
Tonbridge (TN)45.9% fail first time45.62024604
Canterbury (CT)45.8% fail first time45.62024614
Colchester (CO)45.5% fail first time45.62024514
Manchester (M)45.5% fail first time45.620241004
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 39.4–51.6%)45.4% fail first time45.62024251
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 465 tests, 95% interval 40.5–49.5%)45.0% fail first time45.62024465
Coventry (CV)44.9% fail first time45.62024724
Guildford (GU)44.8% fail first time45.62024592
Warrington (WA)44.7% fail first time45.62024519
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 455 tests, 95% interval 40.1–49.2%)44.6% fail first time45.62024455
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 39.8–49.4%)44.6% fail first time45.62024406
Derby (DE)43.5% fail first time45.62024937
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 35.0–51.7%)43.2% fail first time45.62024132
London N (N) (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 36.7–48.8%)42.7% fail first time45.62024253
Reading (RG)42.4% fail first time45.62024590
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 34.6–50.3%)42.3% fail first time45.62024149
Sheffield (S)41.9% fail first time45.620241903
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 365 tests, 95% interval 37.0–47.0%)41.9% fail first time45.62024365
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 37.1–46.2%)41.6% fail first time45.62024452
Birmingham (B)41.5% fail first time45.620241666
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 34.5–48.7%)41.4% fail first time45.62024181
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 390 tests, 95% interval 36.5–46.2%)41.3% fail first time45.62024390
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 34.8–47.9%)41.2% fail first time45.62024216
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 35.8–46.3%)41.0% fail first time45.62024332
Medway (ME)40.9% fail first time45.62024792
Liverpool (L)40.6% fail first time45.62024638
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 396 tests, 95% interval 35.4–45.1%)40.1% fail first time45.62024396
Southend-on-Sea (SS)39.9% fail first time45.62024667
Chelmsford (CM)39.5% fail first time45.62024684
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 371 tests, 95% interval 34.3–44.1%)39.1% fail first time45.62024371
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 32.0–46.4%)39.0% fail first time45.62024172
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 34.2–43.6%)38.8% fail first time45.62024410
Leicester (LE)38.4% fail first time45.620241217
London E (E) (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 32.1–44.2%)38.0% fail first time45.62024245
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 31.8–44.1%)37.8% fail first time45.62024233
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 31.9–42.9%)37.2% fail first time45.62024293
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 407 tests, 95% interval 32.5–41.9%)37.1% fail first time45.62024407
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 418 tests, 95% interval 31.7–40.8%)36.1% fail first time45.62024418
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 30.2–42.3%)36.0% fail first time45.62024236
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 27.7–43.8%)35.3% fail first time45.62024133
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 30.2–40.1%)35.0% fail first time45.62024357
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 27.6–40.2%)33.6% fail first time45.62024214

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Kia Sedona rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Kia Sedona MOTs record corrosion failures at 5.7 times the national rate: 4.35% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 5,085).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Kia Sedona · Salt belt susceptibility · 5.7 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 5.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility5.7ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers5085

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Kia Sedona ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 1.4% of Kia Sedonas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Kia Sedona · Likely compliant · 1.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant1.4% estimate20245096

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Kia Sedona?

Of failed Kia Sedona MOTs, 25.9% were retested the same day and a further 68.3% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 17,332).

bar · Kia Sedona · Same-day retest · 25.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest25.9%failed initial tests2019–202417332
Retest within 10 days68.3%failed initial tests2019–202417332
Clean MOT streak18.8%observed chains2019–20249163
Repeat advisory46.4%observed chains2019–20249163
Decreasing odometer0.9% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202411154

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Kia Sedona?

Kia Sedonas aged 10 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 30.9% of tests, against 51.2% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 5,195).

bullet · Kia Sedona · Low-use first-time failure · 30.9 vs 51.2 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 30.9 vs 51.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure30.9%51.22019–20245195
Low-use gap-20.4percentage points8–12k miles2019–20245195

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Kia Sedona fails, does it fail again?

41.6% of Kia Sedonas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 39.5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 4,562). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 37.9% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Kia Sedona · Repeat after fail · 41.6 vs 39.5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 41.6 vs 39.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail41.6%39.52019–20244562

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Kia Sedona faults come together?

On Kia Sedonas, identification of the vehicle and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 4.1 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 73).

Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.1)4.1liftexpected joint rate202473
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.6)3.4liftexpected joint rate202442
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024276
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.9)3.2liftexpected joint rate202495
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.7)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024125
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.0)2.9liftexpected joint rate202438
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024188
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024125
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.8liftexpected joint rate20241208
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.7liftexpected joint rate2024821
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.1)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024235
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.7liftexpected joint rate2024539
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.2)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024127
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202458
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.6liftexpected joint rate2024756
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering2.6liftexpected joint rate2024543
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024164
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.6liftexpected joint rate20241214
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.2)2.6liftexpected joint rate202482
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 351 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024351
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate202423
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.5liftexpected joint rate20241003
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024358
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 448 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024448
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024483
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202469
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 73 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.9)2.3liftexpected joint rate202473
Brakes + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate20241665
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate2024749
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.3liftexpected joint rate20241319
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024162
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.2liftexpected joint rate20241132
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.2liftexpected joint rate20242329
Tyres + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024980
Brakes + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20243758
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20242123
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024575
Steering + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20241796
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.6)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024111
Brakes + Steering2.1liftexpected joint rate20241621
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1liftexpected joint rate20244438
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20242696
Suspension + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate20241652
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.8)2.1liftexpected joint rate202448
Steering + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024716
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20244634
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.0liftexpected joint rate20242818
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024965
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20242265
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20241275
Brakes + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241867
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering1.9liftexpected joint rate20241952
Steering + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate2024876
Suspension + Visibility1.7liftexpected joint rate20241827
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Seat belt installation check + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Kia Sedona had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns matched to the Kia Sedona; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched9campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register5096

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Kia Sedona cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Kia Sedonas tested at age 12, about 36 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 47 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 28.5–44.2%)36.0% fail first time2024139
Age 13 (rough estimate: 702 tests, 95% interval 34.8–42.0%)38.3% fail first time2024702
Age 14 (rough estimate: 852 tests, 95% interval 38.9–45.5%)42.1% fail first time2024852
Age 15 (rough estimate: 511 tests, 95% interval 41.3–49.9%)45.6% fail first time2024511
Age 16 (rough estimate: 918 tests, 95% interval 44.6–51.1%)47.8% fail first time2024918
Age 17 (rough estimate: 788 tests, 95% interval 43.0–49.9%)46.5% fail first time2024788
Age 18 (rough estimate: 514 tests, 95% interval 48.4–57.0%)52.7% fail first time2024514
Age 19 (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 41.5–52.5%)47.0% fail first time2024315

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Kia Sedona MOT matter?

Kia Sedonas fail first time most in December (48.0%, against 29.3% for all cars that month) and least in August (44.3%) (2024, n = 5,096).

line · Kia Sedona · January · 47.8 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 47.8. December: 48.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Sedona: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January47.8% fail first time31.120245268
February47.8% fail first time30.020244776
March47.5% fail first time28.320245389
April47.3% fail first time29.820243341
May46.5% fail first time28.820243515
June45.7% fail first time28.120244036
July47.0% fail first time29.320244330
August44.3% fail first time29.220244121
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September46.8% fail first time28.220244689
October47.4% fail first time30.320245200
November47% fail first time30.620244672
December48.0% fail first time29.320243235

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Does the Kia Sedona fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 5,096 initial Kia Sedona tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 5,096 initial Kia Sedona tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 5,096 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Kia Sedona MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/kia-sedona/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

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Kia Sedona MOT: quick answers

What is the Kia Sedona first-time MOT pass rate?

54.4% of first attempts passed in 2024 (5,096 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 5,096 primary tests: 45.62% failed first time and 61.4% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 109.8 is shown separately.