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KR57 VMW

2008 Kia Magentis

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,715 mi
Last recorded107,715 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 VMW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,715 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 107,506 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, within rear arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 107,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,998 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,777 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 89,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 89,750 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nsr and osr and nsf tyres are perishing

rear brake imbalance is 53%

Pass 4 Dec 2019 82,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of os front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage around both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf, nsr, osr cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 82,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of os front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage around both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf, nsr, osr cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 75,476 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,083 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,434 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,972 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,948 miles

front tyres wearing low at edges

Fail 11 Dec 2014 46,948 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing low at edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,953 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,611 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,751 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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KR57 VMW is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KR57 VMW, 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 KR57 VMW registered?

KR57 VMW is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is KR57 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 VMW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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