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Kia Sedona reliability by build year

Coverage 2006-20141 named generationMPVDIESEL

We've only got 999 MOT tests for Kia Sedonas built around 2011 (14 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Kia Sedona built around 2011: about average at the MOT

Kia Sedonas built around 2011 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

29% of MOT tests on Kia Sedonas built around 2011 ended in a fail (retests included), against 30% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Kia Sedonas built around 2011 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Kia Sedona's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Sedona's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

G

GQ (2nd gen) (2006-2014)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESEL

26.6% fail rate, built around 2012 (13 years old)

Likely between 23.0% and 30.6%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 27.7%)

From 518 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESEL

39.6% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Likely between 31.8% and 47.9%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 139 MOT tests at this ageLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Kia Sedona.

See every build year for the Kia Sedona

Side-by-side

Kia Sedona generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
GQ (2nd gen) (2006-2014)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate26.6%likely between 23.0% and 30.6%built around 2012 (13 years old)from 518 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating39.6%likely between 31.8% and 47.9%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 139 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Sedona, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Kia Sedona fail rate by age

This chart combines every Kia Sedona ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
5129.4%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
51826.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
99929.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
86831.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
74033.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
90634.7%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
64933.4%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
42634.0%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
24638.6%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
13939.6%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
5335.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 21 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 14-year-old Kia Sedonas

These issues come from 14-year-old Kia Sedonas, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    28.0%
    Advisory: 357Fail: 82 (19% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    22.5%
    Advisory: 317Fail: 38 (11% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    13.8%
    Advisory: 184Fail: 45 (20% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    13.4%
    Advisory: 174Fail: 20 (10% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    11.4%
    Advisory: 114Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)

Based on 999 MOT tests on 14-year-old Kia Sedonas, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 14-year-old Kia Sedonas notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension41%
  2. Lighting + Suspension29%
  3. Suspension + Tyres29%
  4. Brakes + Tyres25%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 553 MOT tests on Kia Sedona cars built around 2011 (14 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Kia Sedona.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

9 recalls in all

8 of the 9 Kia Sedona recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 8 recalls

Top concerns

  • Water or oil may enter the hydraulic electronic control unit
  • Bonnet catch may fail
  • Front suspension arm may fail

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.6%
    Dangerous
    4.8%

    Lower fail rate: 21.4%, against 29.3% for the Kia Sedona, both built around 2011.

    1,894 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Toyota Verso

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.5%
    Dangerous
    5.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90%

    Lower fail rate: 26.8%, against 29.3% for the Kia Sedona, both built around 2011.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,570 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Skoda Roomster

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.5%
    Dangerous
    6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.4%

    Lower fail rate: 27.1%, against 29.3% for the Kia Sedona, both built around 2011.

    1,788 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Touran

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.4%
    Dangerous
    8.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92.6%

    Lower fail rate: 27.3%, against 29.3% for the Kia Sedona, both built around 2011.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,017 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Kia Sedona across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 999 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Kia Sedona ever sold: 5,595 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2011 (14 years old): 999 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.