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LA08 VKV

2008 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 VKV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,312 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 116,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,310 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 115,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 115,305 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both front (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,096 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 113,086 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak sump slightly corroded ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has perished all round

Fail 27 Jun 2016 110,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has perished all round

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,616 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 108,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,424 miles

both front headlamp bulbs light output is low

Fail 11 Apr 2014 90,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,832 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,832 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,687 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 47,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,939 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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LA08 VKV is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LA08 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

LA08 VKV is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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