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BD08 VVJ

2008 Kia Sedona

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sedona71,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VVJ
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage HOSE CONNECTED TO STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms connected to rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 118,905 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage HOSE CONNECTED TO STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension arms connected to rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose/pipe onto steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 112,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose/pipe onto steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,544 miles

Gearbox earth strap broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 103,471 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Gearbox earth strap broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,740 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 79,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,599 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,532 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,460 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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BD08 VVJ is a 2008 Kia Sedona in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD08 VVJ, 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 BD08 VVJ registered?

BD08 VVJ is a 2008 Kia Sedona, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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