Kia Sedona reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Kia Sedona is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 91 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 322 of 442, and 45.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (7.0% of tests).
Ranked 322 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 5,021 Kia Sedonas aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 45.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Kia Sedona is 10% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
45.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,500
Typical age at test: 15 years
Kia Sedona MOT failure rate by age
Most common Kia Sedona MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working7.0% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working5.3% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9% of tests
What the Kia Sedona fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 22.4% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Suspension | 17.8% | About average |
| Brakes | 16.6% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Body and structure | 8.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Visibility | 7.7% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Tyres | 6.8% | About average |
| Steering | 5.5% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.9% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.9% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Wheels | 0.7% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
What MPG does the Kia Sedona do?
Official economy for the Kia Sedona ranges from 22.8 to 42.2mpg across the 13 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2012). A typical petrol version manages 26.4mpg and a typical diesel 36.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Kia Sedona?
Any Kia Sedona first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Kia Sedona registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £360 to £790 a year.
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Official figures for 13 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2012.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
22.8–42.2 mpg
CO2
179–293 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona 2.2 CRDi AutoA4 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 37.7 mpg | 199g | £410 |
| Sedona 2.2 CRDi ManualM6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 42.2 mpg | 179g | £360 |
| Sedona 2.9 CRDi ManualM6 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 42.2 mpg | 179g | £360 |
| Sedona 2.9 CRDi AutoA4 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 37.7 mpg | 199g | £410 |
| Sedona 2.9 CRDi ManualM5 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 35.8 mpg | 199g | £410 |
| Sedona 2.7M5 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 26.4 mpg | 255g | £760 |
| Sedona 2.9 CRDi5MT · listed 2007 | Diesel | 36.2 mpg | 206g | £445 |
| Sedona 2.9 CRDiA4 · listed 2007 | Diesel | 31.4 mpg | 237g | £760 |
| Sedona 2.75MT · listed 2007 | Petrol | 26.4 mpg | 255g | £760 |
| Sedona 2.9M5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 36.2 mpg | 208g | £445 |
| Sedona 2.9A4 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 33.2 mpg | 226g | £760 |
| Sedona 2.5M5 · listed 2006 | Petrol | 25.7 mpg | 261g | £790 |
| Sedona 2.5A4 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 22.8 mpg | 293g | £445 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Kia Sedona costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 26.4mpg…
- diesel, typical official 36.2mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Kia Sedona reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Kia Sedona is 10% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 91 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Kia Sedona?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 7.0% of tests. It fails on steering and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Kia Sedona do?
Official economy for the Kia Sedona ranges from 22.8 to 42.2mpg across the 13 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2012). A typical petrol version manages 26.4mpg and a typical diesel 36.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Kia Sedona?
Any Kia Sedona first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Kia Sedona registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £360 to £790 a year.
›How many Kia Sedonas fail their MOT?
45.6% of Kia Sedonas aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Kia Sedona combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.