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LC56 SWJ

2007 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,722 mi
Last recorded96,722 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 SWJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 96,722 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,112 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 95,112 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,005 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,843 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,100 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 66,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 56,600 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 56,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,762 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,628 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,907 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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LC56 SWJ is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC56 SWJ, 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 LC56 SWJ registered?

LC56 SWJ is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 20 February 2007.

Is LC56 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 SWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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