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VO09 LOA

2009 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,392 mi
Last recorded127,392 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Magentis61,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 LOA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 127,392 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 124,154 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 124,154 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 118,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 117,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 109,556 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 109,498 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 104,814 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 99,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Noise from drive belt area possibly alternator

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 87,107 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 87,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 76,888 miles

1,front discs showing signs of wear. 2,wiperblades showing signs of deterioration.

Fail 11 May 2018 76,888 miles

1,front discs showing signs of wear. 2,wiperblades showing signs of deterioration.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2017 71,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine noise evident

n/s front disc showing signs of scoring

Fail 16 May 2017 71,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine noise evident

n/s front disc showing signs of scoring

Pass 17 May 2016 64,963 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 64,963 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,677 miles

Offside Front tyre applimit

Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,677 miles

Offside Front tyre applimit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,465 miles

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

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

rear axle discs app[ limit for wear and signs of scoring

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,903 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

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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VO09 LOA is a 2009 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 61,417 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 VO09 LOA, 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 17 years old, this Kia Magentis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO09 LOA registered?

VO09 LOA is a 2009 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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