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LB56 YWL

2007 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,976 mi
Last recorded123,976 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 YWL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 123,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,438 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 108,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,619 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,219 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 76,218 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing split pin (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,913 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 47,913 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 37,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 27 Jan 2012 30,383 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 30,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,807 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 YWL is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LB56 YWL, 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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LB56 YWL is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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