Kia Sedona
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 10,303 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
10,303
Highest Pass Rate
2011 (76%)
Years Covered
11
About the Kia Sedona
The Kia Sedona was MOT tested 10,303 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (2002 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 76% from 1,315 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 57%. With a 19 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Kia Sedonas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 91,541 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 64,895 miles.
Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Sedona is 18 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Kia models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Kia Sedona by Year
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Questions about the Kia Sedona
Is the Kia Sedona reliable?
Across its 11 model years in our data (2002 to 2012), the Kia Sedona averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 10,303 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 76%.
Which year Kia Sedona has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 Kia Sedona has the highest MOT pass rate at 76%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 57%, a 19 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Kia Sedonas more reliable?
Newer Kia Sedonas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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