2006 KIA Sedona 2.9L Diesel · PL06 HYM
2006 KIA Sedona (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 65,140 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA SEDONA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL06 HYM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2022
- 65,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL06 HYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Kia Sedona (PL06 HYM) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PL06 HYM Mileage History
- 05/01/202265,140 mi
- 05/01/202265,140 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sedona
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: KIA SEDONA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Auxiliary Heater Underbody Pipe Corrosion and Coolant Loss(Serious)
The Sedona features a dedicated rear passenger heater matrix supplied by metal coolant lines routed along the underside of the vehicle chassis. Exposed directly to road salt, grit spray, and damp UK winter conditions, these steel pipes corrode and eventually develop pinhole perforations. Coolant leaks out rapidly beneath the car, leading to sudden engine overheating and potential cylinder head gasket failure if the driver fails to notice the dropping coolant gauge. Replacing the metal lines with upgraded rubber hoses or aluminium lines is a well-known specialist fix.
- Electric Power Sliding Door Cable and Actuator Failure(Moderate)
Higher-specification second-generation Sedonas (such as the TS and 3 trim grades) feature electrically operated power-sliding rear side doors. The drive mechanisms rely on steel tension cables, plastic pulleys, and microswitch sensors located within the rear quarter panels and sill runners. With age, road grit accumulates in the lower floor tracks, door seals stick, and the steel drive cables fray or snap. When this occurs, the electric motor jams, leaving the door unable to open or latch shut automatically, necessitating manual override or expensive cable kit renewal.
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- Rear Auxiliary Heater Underbody Pipe Corrosion and Coolant LossSerious
The Sedona features a dedicated rear passenger heater matrix supplied by metal coolant lines routed along the underside of the vehicle chassis. Exposed directly to road salt, grit spray, and damp UK winter conditions, these steel pipes corrode and eventually develop pinhole perforations. Coolant leaks out rapidly beneath the car, leading to sudden engine overheating and potential cylinder head gasket failure if the driver fails to notice the dropping coolant gauge. Replacing the metal lines with upgraded rubber hoses or aluminium lines is a well-known specialist fix.
- Electric Power Sliding Door Cable and Actuator FailureModerate
Higher-specification second-generation Sedonas (such as the TS and 3 trim grades) feature electrically operated power-sliding rear side doors. The drive mechanisms rely on steel tension cables, plastic pulleys, and microswitch sensors located within the rear quarter panels and sill runners. With age, road grit accumulates in the lower floor tracks, door seals stick, and the steel drive cables fray or snap. When this occurs, the electric motor jams, leaving the door unable to open or latch shut automatically, necessitating manual override or expensive cable kit renewal.
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