KIA SEDONA MOT Pass Rate
62.3% of 1,704 KIA SEDONA MOT tests pass.
The SEDONA passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all KIA models (78.7%).
The KIA SEDONA passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 69.5% at 10–15 years to 58.7% 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 (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 69.5% | 567 | 88,488 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.7% | 1,136 | 105,999 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 69.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 69.7% | not working |
| Suspension | 58.6% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 55.8% | excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.5% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 15.0% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 13.9% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 13.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.1% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 2.6% | fixing missing |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 79.4% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 75.2% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 71.2% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 74.0% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.0% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 77.3% pass rate