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2007 Kia Sedona: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Kia Sedonas, from 605 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

605MOT tests in 2025
54%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
6,200typical miles a year
1.9×the usual rate for coil springs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Kia Sedonas than on all cars registered in 2007.

  • Coil springs1.9× usual
    Kia Sedona
    22.1% All 2007 cars
    11.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 6.3%, against 3.6% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.

  • Suspension arm3.5× usual
    Kia Sedona
    13.7% All 2007 cars
    3.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.1%, against 0.4% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

  • Braking performance2.2× usual
    Kia Sedona
    13.6% All 2007 cars
    6.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 6%, against 2.5% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

  • Anti-roll bar link joints2.5× usual
    Kia Sedona
    10.4% All 2007 cars
    4.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.8%, against 1.5% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

By area

The share of 2007 Kia Sedona MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    60% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    41% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    36% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    32% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    16% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    15% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2011659Suspension 42%
2010760Suspension 48%
2008698Suspension 59%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Kia Sedonas registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score