CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB08 XBP

2008 Kia Magentis

Silver Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,125 mi
Last recorded102,125 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XBP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc is slightly corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 102,122 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc is slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,497 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,826 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,939 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 71,890 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both front sidelights dim in operation - (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside front suspension arm front bush worn - (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front suspension arm bush perished and split - (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' offside sunvisor falling into drivers view when driving and braking - (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,976 miles

power steering fluid at minimum

Fail 19 Aug 2014 62,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

power steering fluid at minimum

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,231 miles

cuts in nsr tyre tread

front discs worn slightly

rear discs lipped

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,532 miles

front number plate damaged

osf tyre outer &inner edges worn

osr seatbelt slight freying

Fail 21 Jun 2011 28,532 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

osf tyre outer &inner edges worn

osr seatbelt slight freying

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
Full Kia Magentis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB08 XBP is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB08 XBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB08 XBP?

You can check the full history of LB08 XBP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB08 XBP registered?

LB08 XBP is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LB08 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 XBP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB08 XBP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB08 XBP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.