2006 Kia Sedona — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Kia Sedona passed 67.7% of its 5,135 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.7 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 29.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.2%) and suspension (14.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are prescribed areas, headlamp aim and track rod end — prescribed areas alone was recorded 376 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 25.2% in the 30-60k band and 34.6% in the 150k+ band, a 9.4-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 33.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 32.2% in 2021 to 30.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.2% | 885 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.7% | 755 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.1% | 725 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.0% | 412 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.6% | 340 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.3% | 326 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescribed areas | 376 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 357 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 292 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 292 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 291 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 245 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 33.9% | 1,741 |
| 2 | Brakes | 33.5% | 1,719 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.0% | 1,543 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 20.0% | 1,029 |
| 5 | Other defects | 19.5% | 1,000 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.2% | 730 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 262 | 25.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,269 | 29.3% |
| 90-120k | 1,901 | 33.3% |
| 120-150k | 1,116 | 34.9% |
| 150k+ | 567 | 34.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,041 | 32.4% |
| Petrol | 94 | 30.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,715 | 32.2% |
| 2022 | 1,331 | 33.1% |
| 2023 | 942 | 31.9% |
| 2024 | 690 | 32.9% |
| 2025 | 457 | 30.4% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Sedona
On a 2006 Sedona, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (17.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (14.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Kia Sedonas pass their MOT?
67.7% of the 5,135 2006 Kia Sedona MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Kia Sedona?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.2% of tests, followed by suspension (14.7%).
Does the 2006 Sedona get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.2% in the 30-60k band to 34.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,135 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.