Kia Sedona Le MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,481 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 46.3%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Kia Sedona Le MOT Reliability Overview
The Kia Sedona Le is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,481 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 53.7% and a failure rate of 46.3%, which is below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Kia Sedona Le earns a "Poor" reliability rating. The average Kia Sedona Le presents for MOT with approximately 84,553 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2006 models achieve the highest pass rate at 59.5%, while 2003 models have the lowest at 44.7%. This 14.8 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Kia Sedona Le is Brakes, affecting 44.4% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 32.5%. Tyres rounds out the top three at 23.6%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Kia Sedona Le. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (7 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 4 to 10 years, with warranty expiry marked at 7 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Kia Sedona Le ages relatively gracefully. The failure rate increase of 9% after warranty is below average, suggesting good long-term reliability. Peak failure occurs at age 7 (52.1% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 67.0% | 992 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 39.4% | 584 |
| 3 | Tyres | 31.3% | 464 |
| 4 | Suspension | 25.2% | 373 |
| 5 | Driver's View Of The Road | 14.5% | 215 |
| 6 | Steering | 12.0% | 178 |
| 7 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 11.0% | 163 |
| 8 | Body, Structure And General Items | 3.4% | 50 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 3.2% | 48 |
| 10 | Registration Plates And Vin | 3.2% | 48 |
| 11 | Road Wheels | 2.1% | 31 |
| 12 | Non-component Advisories | 0.5% | 7 |
| 13 | Items Not Tested | 0.2% | 3 |
| 14 | Towbars | 0.1% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 84,553 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 7.92 | 67.0% | 992 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 4.66 | 39.4% | 584 |
| Tyres | 3.71 | 31.3% | 464 |
| Suspension | 2.98 | 25.2% | 373 |
| Visibility | 1.72 | 14.5% | 215 |
| Steering | 1.42 | 12.0% | 178 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 1.30 | 11.0% | 163 |
| Body & Structure | 0.40 | 3.4% | 50 |
| Seat Belts | 0.38 | 3.2% | 48 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.38 | 3.2% | 48 |
| Wheels | 0.25 | 2.1% | 31 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.06 | 0.5% | 7 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.02 | 0.2% | 3 |
| Towbars | 0.02 | 0.1% | 2 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Kia Sedona Le has 84,553 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Kia Sedona Le has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.48% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Kia Sedona Le MOT Data
The Kia Sedona Le is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,481 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 53.7% and a failure rate of 46.3%, which is below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Kia Sedona Le owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Sedona Le is likely to perform.
Brakes — 44.4% of failures
Brakes issues account for 44.4% of MOT failures on the Kia Sedona Le. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 32.5% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 32.5% of MOT failures on the Kia Sedona Le. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Tyres — 23.6% of failures
Tyres issues account for 23.6% of MOT failures on the Kia Sedona Le. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Sedona Le?
Based on 1,481 MOT tests in our database, the Kia Sedona Le has an overall pass rate of 53.7% (46.3% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Sedona Le?
The top 3 reasons a Kia Sedona Le fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (44.4%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (32.5%), 3. Tyres (23.6%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Kia Sedona Le reliable?
With a 46.3% MOT failure rate, the Sedona Le is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Kia Sedona Le?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (44.4%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (32.5%); Tyres (23.6%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.