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AU08 CXG

2008 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,104 mi
Last recorded90,104 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sedona71,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 CXG
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,104 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,454 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 86,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component noisy from lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,722 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 81,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 77,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,185 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 72,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,821 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 65,439 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 65,434 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,564 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,435 miles

engine injector blowing

Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,431 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine injector blowing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

chuffing noise from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,215 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,624 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 34,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,559 miles

Both third row seats missing.

How Reliable is the Kia Sedona?

Based on 571,888 MOT tests across 40,502 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
7,120
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,279
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,426
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,555
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,462
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,446
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AU08 CXG is a 2008 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sedona models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sedona fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34,279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 CXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sedona typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sedona is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU08 CXG registered?

AU08 CXG is a 2008 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AU08 CXG safe to buy?

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