2006 Kia Sedona · 2,439 MOT tests
2006 Kia Sedona reliability
2006 Kia Sedonas fail 52.1% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Sedona years (2,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sedonas: 45.5%)
- 52.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sedonas: 45.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 105,044
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,439
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 8.4% of tests fail here (227% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Kia Sedona
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23%
- Suspension20.9%
- Brakes18.9%
- Body, chassis and structure11.6%
- Steering9.8%
- Seat belts and airbags8.4%
- Tyres8.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Seat belt anchor area weakened 6.4%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Position lamp not working 5.74%
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 5.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.08%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.26%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.4%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.7%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.22%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.1%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.57%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (8.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.18%)
Is a 2006 Kia Sedona reliable?
2006 Kia Sedonas fail 52.1% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Sedona years (2,439 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Kia Sedona MOT?
Most often seat belt anchor area weakened (6.4% of tests), position lamp not working (5.74% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Kia Sedona have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Kia Sedona shows 105,044 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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