MOT failure data · 2025
Kia Sedona MOT problems
Across every Kia Sedona that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was ball joint ball joint excessively worn, on 4.77% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 22.78%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Kia Sedona MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 4.77% |
| 2 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.4% |
| 3 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 3.55% |
| 4 | Service brake performance excessively binding | Brakes | 3.45% |
| 5 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.1% |
| 6 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3% |
| 7 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 3% |
| 8 | Headlamp not working on dipped beam | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.84% |
| 9 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 2.66% |
| 10 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 2.64% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Kia Sedona, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Kia Sedona buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Kia Sedona?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Kia Sedona MOT FAQs
What does a Kia Sedona most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Kia Sedona cars failing their 2025 MOT was "ball joint ball joint excessively worn", appearing on 4.77% of failure items.
Does this mean my Kia Sedona will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Kia Sedona that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Kia Sedona passed 62.22% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Kia Sedona's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Kia Sedona MOT pass rate · used Kia Sedona buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.