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FG08 SZU

2008 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,820 mi
Last recorded64,820 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SZU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 64,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,437 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 48,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,484 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 32,346 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 32,346 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,392 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 27,392 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,404 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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FG08 SZU is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG08 SZU, 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 FG08 SZU registered?

FG08 SZU is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is FG08 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 SZU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG08 SZU have outstanding finance?

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