At a Glance
The Kia Sedona has 53 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the Mk1 (1999-2006) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 402K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Kia Sedona common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Kia Sedona generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Kia Sedona MOT Failures
Every reason Kia Sedona vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 17.50% |
| 2 | Brake pads or linings worn | 6.73% |
| 3 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 6.42% |
| 4 | Driveshaft fault | 5.85% |
| 5 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.46% |
| 6 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.19% |
| 7 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.10% |
| 8 | Stop lamp not working | 3.67% |
| 9 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 3.38% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.84% |
| 11 | Tyre condition | 2.43% |
| 12 | Position lamp not working | 2.24% |
| 13 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.11% |
| 14 | Headlamp fault | 2.11% |
| 15 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.04% |
| 16 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.69% |
| 17 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.64% |
| 18 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.63% |
| 19 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.50% |
| 20 | Seat belt condition | 1.48% |
| 21 | Indicator fault | 1.43% |
| 22 | Track rod end worn | 1.33% |
| 23 | Front lamp not working | 1.29% |
| 24 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.20% |
| 25 | Fog lamp not working | 1.06% |
| 26 | Chassis condition | 1.02% |
| 27 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.99% |
| 28 | Exhaust system fault | 0.93% |
| 29 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.91% |
| 30 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 0.86% |
| 31 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.78% |
| 32 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.71% |
| 33 | Parking brake condition | 0.61% |
| 34 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.60% |
| 35 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.55% |
| 36 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.41% |
| 37 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.37% |
| 38 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.35% |
| 39 | Steering free play excessive | 0.34% |
| 40 | Brake lever fault | 0.32% |
| 41 | Airbag warning light on | 0.28% |
| 42 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.28% |
| 43 | Steering rack fault | 0.27% |
| 44 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.25% |
| 45 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.21% |
| 46 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.21% |
| 47 | Rear lamp not working | 0.20% |
| 48 | Brake fluid leak | 0.19% |
| 49 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.17% |
| 50 | ABS fault | 0.16% |
| 51 | Front suspension fault | 0.16% |
| 52 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.15% |
| 53 | Brake pedal fault | 0.15% |
| 54 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.15% |
| 55 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.14% |
| 56 | Engine oil leak | 0.14% |
| 57 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.12% |
| 58 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.12% |
| 59 | Brake caliper fault | 0.11% |
| 60 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.10% |
| 61 | Drag link end worn | 0.10% |
| 62 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.10% |
| 63 | Horn not working | 0.10% |
| 64 | Electrical switch fault | 0.09% |
| 65 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.08% |
| 66 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.08% |
| 67 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.08% |
| 68 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 69 | Rear suspension fault | 0.07% |
| 70 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.07% |
| 71 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.07% |
| 72 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.07% |
| 73 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.06% |
| 74 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.06% |
| 75 | Passenger seat fault | 0.05% |
| 76 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.05% |
| 77 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.05% |
| 78 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.05% |
| 79 | Power steering ram fault | 0.05% |
| 80 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 81 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.04% |
| 82 | Propshaft fault | 0.04% |
| 83 | Front passenger door fault | 0.04% |
| 84 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 85 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.03% |
| 86 | Universal joint worn | 0.03% |
| 87 | Steering lock fault | 0.03% |
| 88 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 89 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 90 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.03% |
| 91 | Driver door fault | 0.03% |
| 92 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.03% |
| 93 | Power steering pump fault | 0.03% |
| 94 | Spare wheel fault | 0.03% |
| 95 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 96 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 97 | Suspension unit fault | 0.02% |
| 98 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 99 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.02% |
| 100 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 101 | Steering column fault | 0.02% |
| 102 | Steering operation fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 104 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Brake servo fault | 0.01% |
| 106 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.01% |
| 107 | Steering shaft fault | 0.01% |
| 108 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 109 | Steering box fault | 0.01% |
| 110 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 111 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 112 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 115 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 116 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 118 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 121 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 123 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 124 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 131 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 132 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Body security fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 137 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 140 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 141 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 142 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 143 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 148 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 151 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 152 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 157 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 159 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 165 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 168 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 169 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 170 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 171 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 172 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 173 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 175 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 180 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 181 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 182 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
Showing all 182 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Kia Sedona MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Kia Sedona, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Kia Sedona problems?
Based on analysis of 402K Kia Sedona MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 53 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Kia Sedona generation has the most problems?
The Kia Sedona Mk1 (1999-2006) (1999–2006) has the highest number of identified common problems (71). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
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