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BF08 GNV

2008 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,038 mi
Last recorded110,038 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sedona71,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GNV
MakeKia
ModelSedona
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 110,038 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 110,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 100,845 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 100,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,159 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,189 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes slighty binding

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,639 miles

n/s/r door not opening from in side or out

slight play n/s/r wheel

Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,639 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r door not opening from in side or out

slight play n/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,037 miles

slight misting of oil @ steering rack n/s & o/s .

Fail 8 Mar 2012 40,037 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight misting of oil @ steering rack n/s & o/s .

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,751 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF08 GNV is a 2008 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF08 GNV, 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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BF08 GNV is a 2008 Kia Sedona, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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