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BF08 VSJ

2008 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,731 mi
Last recorded152,731 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sedona71,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 152,731 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 152,731 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 139,367 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 139,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 121,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,521 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 107,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,803 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 43,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,068 miles

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 VSJ is a 2008 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VSJ, 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 BF08 VSJ registered?

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

Is BF08 VSJ safe to buy?

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