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LB08 XBY

2008 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,700 mi
Last recorded81,700 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XBY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,700 miles

vehicle under-sealed underneath

Fail 28 Jul 2025 81,652 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,635 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 79,635 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2023 77,362 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 77,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,572 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,332 miles

n/s/r tyre badly cracking o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,860 miles

Front tyres badly cracked in tread & worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,314 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 40,314 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,429 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 35,429 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks in tread & cut n/s/f tyre

cracks in tread n/s/r tyre

cracks in tread o/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,567 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 27,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,356 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,043 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

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 XBY is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

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

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