2008 KIA Sedona 2.9L Diesel · LC58 RJU
2008 KIA Sedona (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 138,888 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SEDONA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LC58 RJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 138,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC58 RJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sedona (LC58 RJU) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LC58 RJU Mileage History
- 31/01/2022120,795 mi
- 06/03/2023131,005 mi+10,210 mi
- 15/03/2023131,021 mi+16 mi
- 16/05/2024138,886 mi+7,865 mi
- 24/05/2024138,888 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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