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BF08 WLN

2008 Kia Sedona

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,346 mi
Last recorded121,346 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sedona71,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,346 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 121,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,384 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 117,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,176 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 110,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,811 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 101,677 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 93,183 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 93,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,730 miles

brakepedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,955 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 66,955 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall slightly perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,922 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper poor.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 41,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper poor.

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 WLN is a 2008 Kia Sedona in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WLN, 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 WLN registered?

BF08 WLN is a 2008 Kia Sedona, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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