2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Kia Sedona MOT pass rate and common faults

883 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 883 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.7%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    43 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.2%
  2. Suspension29.1%
  3. Brakes28.5%
  4. Steering8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  6. Body & chassis8.0%
  7. Tyres7.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.6%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened15.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Kia Sedona?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2008 Kia Sedona cars passed their MOT first time, across 883 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Kia Sedona?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Kia Sedona reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).