MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm , Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm , Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 215/50/17 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
offside rear tyre worn inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
offside rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front tyre sidewall perished
offside front tyre sidewall perished
How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?
Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY08 XSU is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AY08 XSU, 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 AY08 XSU registered?
AY08 XSU is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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