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LA07 BVW

2007 Kia Magentis

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,307 mi
Last recorded119,307 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 BVW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 119,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2018 113,291 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

eml on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,201 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge to 0mm

Fail 14 Feb 2017 107,199 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge to 0mm

Pass 20 Feb 2016 101,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 100,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 98,969 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 98,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,698 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 86,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear discs corroded

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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LA07 BVW is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,860 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 LA07 BVW, 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 19 years old, this Kia Magentis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA07 BVW registered?

LA07 BVW is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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