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LB08 XBZ

2008 Kia Magentis

Silver Lpg 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,103 mi
Last recorded68,103 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XBZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,103 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 68,018 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust down pipe repaired with bandage

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,989 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,231 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 58,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,346 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,288 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,606 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 XBZ is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,656cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

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

Is LB08 XBZ safe to buy?

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