2005 Kia Sedona · 1,605 MOT tests
2005 Kia Sedona reliability
2005 Kia Sedonas fail 50% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Sedona years (1,605 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sedonas: 45.5%)
- 50%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sedonas: 45.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 102,893
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,605
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 10.8% of tests fail here (291% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Kia Sedona
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.4%
- Brakes21.1%
- Suspension18.7%
- Body, chassis and structure14.3%
- Seat belts and airbags10.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Steering8.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Seat belt anchor area weakened 8.29%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Position lamp not working 6.42%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.92%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.36%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.17%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.67%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.63%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.82%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.54%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (7.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.04%)
Is a 2005 Kia Sedona reliable?
2005 Kia Sedonas fail 50% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Sedona years (1,605 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Kia Sedona MOT?
Most often seat belt anchor area weakened (8.29% of tests), position lamp not working (6.42% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Kia Sedona have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Kia Sedona shows 102,893 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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