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GK08 ULZ

2008 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,155 mi
Last recorded109,155 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ULZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 109,155 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,327 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying on edge of drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 99,417 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Fail 23 Jan 2019 92,367 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box joint corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,473 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,839 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,142 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,686 miles

Nearside front window dont open

Windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,766 miles

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

all four tyres beginning to crack

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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GK08 ULZ is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GK08 ULZ, 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 GK08 ULZ registered?

GK08 ULZ is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 ULZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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