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2006 Kia Sedona: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2006 Kia Sedonas, from 357 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 357 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

357MOT tests in 2025
53%pass first time (all 2006 cars: 57%)
5,600typical miles a year
1.9×the usual rate for engine oil leaks

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2006 Kia Sedonas than on all cars registered in 2006.

  • Engine oil leaks1.9× usual
    Kia Sedona
    26.6% All 2006 cars
    13.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.1%, against 0.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £80–£600 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.

  • Suspension arm3.5× usual
    Kia Sedona
    13.2% All 2006 cars
    3.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.1%, against 0.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

By area

The share of 2006 Kia Sedona MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    52% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    45% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    43% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    38% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    28% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Rust and bodywork
    20% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2012143Suspension 42%
2011659Suspension 42%
2010760Suspension 48%
2009435Suspension 57%
2008698Suspension 59%
2007605Suspension 60%
2005241Suspension 44%
2004145Suspension 60%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2006 Kia Sedonas registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score