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LB07 MBU

2007 Kia Magentis

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,841 mi
Last recorded116,841 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 MBU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 116,841 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))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas pump/pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides front upper spring cups rusty

o/s/f inside door handle broken but still works

Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,730 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 100,726 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,860 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,464 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 75,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,710 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 62,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,117 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 53,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 43,489 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 43,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 36,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 30,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 23,980 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 16,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 9,886 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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LB07 MBU is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB07 MBU, 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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LB07 MBU is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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