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AC08 JPC

2008 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,493 mi
Last recorded111,493 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 JPC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 111,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

both rear wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

rear brake pads look low

Fail 31 Oct 2015 110,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

both rear wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

rear brake pads look low

Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre's wearing on inner edges and 3mm ( 215/50/17 )

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 99,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre's wearing on inner edges and 3mm ( 215/50/17 )

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 48,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?

Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
5,720
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,721
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,593
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,415
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,311
position lamp(s) not working 847
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AC08 JPC is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 58,817 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 Magentis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,721 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 JPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Magentis typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Magentis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC08 JPC registered?

AC08 JPC is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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