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EK58 YNB

2008 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,391 mi
Last recorded98,391 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 YNB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2026 98,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 215/55/17 (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 92,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,302 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 78,326 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 72,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,275 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,869 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken, rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 68,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken, rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,633 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 65,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 61,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,525 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 59,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 57,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 57,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,045 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,465 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,362 miles

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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EK58 YNB is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Black 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 EK58 YNB, 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 EK58 YNB registered?

EK58 YNB is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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