2007 KIA Sedona 2.9L Diesel · RE07 XRG
2007 KIA Sedona (2.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 163,268 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA SEDONA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE07 XRG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2023
- 163,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE07 XRG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Kia Sedona (RE07 XRG) between December 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RE07 XRG Mileage History
- 29/12/2021153,087 mi
- 30/12/2021153,087 mi
- 11/02/2023163,261 mi+10,174 mi
- 14/02/2023163,268 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 9,030 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sedona
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: KIA SEDONA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Auxiliary Heater Underbody Pipe Corrosion and Coolant Loss(Serious)
The Sedona features a dedicated rear passenger heater matrix supplied by metal coolant lines routed along the underside of the vehicle chassis. Exposed directly to road salt, grit spray, and damp UK winter conditions, these steel pipes corrode and eventually develop pinhole perforations. Coolant leaks out rapidly beneath the car, leading to sudden engine overheating and potential cylinder head gasket failure if the driver fails to notice the dropping coolant gauge. Replacing the metal lines with upgraded rubber hoses or aluminium lines is a well-known specialist fix.
- Electric Power Sliding Door Cable and Actuator Failure(Moderate)
Higher-specification second-generation Sedonas (such as the TS and 3 trim grades) feature electrically operated power-sliding rear side doors. The drive mechanisms rely on steel tension cables, plastic pulleys, and microswitch sensors located within the rear quarter panels and sill runners. With age, road grit accumulates in the lower floor tracks, door seals stick, and the steel drive cables fray or snap. When this occurs, the electric motor jams, leaving the door unable to open or latch shut automatically, necessitating manual override or expensive cable kit renewal.
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- Rear Auxiliary Heater Underbody Pipe Corrosion and Coolant LossSerious
The Sedona features a dedicated rear passenger heater matrix supplied by metal coolant lines routed along the underside of the vehicle chassis. Exposed directly to road salt, grit spray, and damp UK winter conditions, these steel pipes corrode and eventually develop pinhole perforations. Coolant leaks out rapidly beneath the car, leading to sudden engine overheating and potential cylinder head gasket failure if the driver fails to notice the dropping coolant gauge. Replacing the metal lines with upgraded rubber hoses or aluminium lines is a well-known specialist fix.
- Electric Power Sliding Door Cable and Actuator FailureModerate
Higher-specification second-generation Sedonas (such as the TS and 3 trim grades) feature electrically operated power-sliding rear side doors. The drive mechanisms rely on steel tension cables, plastic pulleys, and microswitch sensors located within the rear quarter panels and sill runners. With age, road grit accumulates in the lower floor tracks, door seals stick, and the steel drive cables fray or snap. When this occurs, the electric motor jams, leaving the door unable to open or latch shut automatically, necessitating manual override or expensive cable kit renewal.
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