2011 Kia Sedona · 2,176 MOT tests
2011 Kia Sedona reliability
2011 Kia Sedonas fail 35% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Sedona years (2,176 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sedonas: 45.5%)
- 35%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sedonas: 45.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 78,233
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,176
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 13.1% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Kia Sedona
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.9%
- Brakes13.1%
- Suspension10.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Tyres5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
- Steering2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.86%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 3.08%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.76%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.62%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.76%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.66%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.38%)
Is a 2011 Kia Sedona reliable?
2011 Kia Sedonas fail 35% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Sedona years (2,176 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Kia Sedona MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.37% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Kia Sedona have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Kia Sedona shows 78,233 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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