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LB56 YSH

2007 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,024 mi
Last recorded70,024 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 YSH
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 70,024 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn side arm by inner sill (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 66,747 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear seat untestable due to objects

Fail 8 Jul 2024 66,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear seat untestable due to objects

Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

age related under body corrosion

power steering fluid low

Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,779 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 50,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,280 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 46,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,098 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,979 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 35,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,306 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front caliper damp but no signs of leaks during pressure test

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,336 miles

child seat fitted n/s/rear

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,490 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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LB56 YSH is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LB56 YSH, 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 LB56 YSH registered?

LB56 YSH is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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