2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Kia Sedona MOT pass rate and common faults

767 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 767 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.8%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    39 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    37 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.6%
  2. Suspension29.1%
  3. Brakes23.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  5. Body & chassis8.1%
  6. Tyres7.6%
  7. Steering6.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Kia Sedona?

In 2024, 53.3% of 2007 Kia Sedona cars passed their MOT first time, across 767 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Kia Sedona?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Kia Sedona reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).