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LA08 VJZ

2008 Kia Magentis

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,844 mi
Last recorded117,844 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 VJZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,844 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,114 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,865 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,399 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 97,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 86,930 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 86,929 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,297 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,698 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LA08 VJZ is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 LA08 VJZ, 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 LA08 VJZ registered?

LA08 VJZ is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LA08 VJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 VJZ 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.

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