2009 Kia Sedona MOT pass rate: 63.2% (1,537 tests)
Is the 2009 Sedona getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.7% -3.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 63.1% -3.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 62.6% -3.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Sedona
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 416 | 24.2% |
| 2 | Suspension | 384 | 22.3% |
| 3 | Brakes | 360 | 20.9% |
| 4 | Tyres | 141 | 8.2% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 121 | 7.0% |
| 6 | Visibility | 100 | 5.8% |
All Sedona years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,562 | 57.8% | -6.6 pts | 105,979 |
| 2007 | 2,423 | 61.3% | -3.8 pts | 107,787 |
| 2008 | 2,734 | 59.3% | -5.9 pts | 104,576 |
| 2009 (this page) | 1,537 | 63.2% | -3.2 pts | 89,336 |
| 2010 | 2,485 | 64.4% | -2.9 pts | 91,037 |
| 2011 | 2,113 | 67.8% | -1.4 pts | 81,634 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Kia Sedona reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 63.2% of their MOT tests (1,537 tests, 2023–2025), -3.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 89,336 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Sedona?
The median tested example shows 89,336 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.