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LA07 BWY

2007 Kia Magentis

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

242,440 mi
Last recorded242,440 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 BWY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 242,440 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 238,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 238,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 233,836 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 233,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 224,542 miles

N/S Front lower suspension arm corroded

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 224,466 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area around inner mount corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repair not welded continuosly (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S Front lower suspension arm corroded

N/S handbrake reading lower than expected

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 215,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear lower suspension mountings - Heavy surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 205,858 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 197,682 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 197,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 183,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 167,810 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 167,808 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 148,246 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 148,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 135,864 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 135,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 119,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,211 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,691 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 79 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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LA07 BWY is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

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

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