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LB08 XBS

2008 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,830 mi
Last recorded149,830 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XBS
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 149,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 145,740 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 145,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 136,482 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 128,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers & shields fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,866 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

covers & shields fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,281 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

parking brake performance within limit

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,635 miles

Engine management light stays on

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

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

Parking lever high

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,657 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,212 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,716 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,689 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,689 miles

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

front brake discs badly lipped. rear brake discs badly lipped and worn

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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LB08 XBS is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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