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BD08 VXL

2008 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,634 mi
Last recorded93,634 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sedona71,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VXL
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 93,634 miles

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

cv gaiters starting to perish and show signs of wear

Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,064 miles

handbrake efficiency low

slight bind from n/s/r brake caliper

Pass 12 Aug 2022 92,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Underside corroded (rear)

Pass 7 Sep 2020 87,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,289 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,382 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 71,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

Track rod end inappropriately modified Both sides have no locking pins. (2.2.C.1e)

Handbrake warning light not working

Pass 11 May 2016 64,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,363 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,937 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 44,937 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,875 miles

fluid leak from n/s steering rack gaiter

Fail 21 Jun 2013 35,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fluid leak from n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,662 miles

o/s rear & n/s front tyre close to limit

rear pads appear low

Fail 27 Jun 2012 25,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear & n/s front tyre close to limit

rear pads appear low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,135 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 VXL is a 2008 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

BD08 VXL is a 2008 Kia Sedona, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is BD08 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 VXL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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