2009 Kia Sedona · 2,084 MOT tests
2009 Kia Sedona reliability
2009 Kia Sedonas fail 42.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 Sedona years (2,084 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sedonas: 45.5%)
- 42.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sedonas: 45.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 87,309
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,084
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.7% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Kia Sedona
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.3%
- Suspension14.7%
- Brakes12.4%
- Tyres6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.6%
- Steering4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.52%
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 4.65%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.41%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.93%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.83%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.64%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.12%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.74%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.49%)
Is a 2009 Kia Sedona reliable?
2009 Kia Sedonas fail 42.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 Sedona years (2,084 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Kia Sedona MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.52% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.65% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (4.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Kia Sedona have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Kia Sedona shows 87,309 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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