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LB08 XBT

2008 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,936 mi
Last recorded71,936 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,936 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 67,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 62,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 57,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end part of o/s front to rear pipe showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear joint corroded.

o/s head light lens deteriorated.

Fail 12 Jan 2023 57,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end part of o/s front to rear pipe showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear joint corroded.

o/s head light lens deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

exhaust corroded at n/s rear joint

Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,802 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 44,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,132 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,518 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,602 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,492 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,908 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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LB08 XBT is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XBT, 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 LB08 XBT registered?

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

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