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DS08 DWK

2008 Kia Magentis

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,839 mi
Last recorded102,839 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DWK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,839 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 102,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 90,509 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 90,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 May 2019 90,474 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 68,462 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,621 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 55,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2015 48,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 48,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 42,092 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 35,146 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 35,146 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2012 27,136 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 27,136 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,556 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)

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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DS08 DWK is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DS08 DWK, 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 DS08 DWK registered?

DS08 DWK is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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