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LC56 SXK

2007 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,101 mi
Last recorded133,101 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 SXK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,101 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp By hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp By hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 131,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated outer face (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp By hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp By hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 125,154 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)

Fail 4 Nov 2024 125,153 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both Reg. light slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)

Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,519 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 119,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 111,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 111,609 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated both rear (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated both rear (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield likely to become detached

Pass 9 Dec 2021 104,259 miles

OSR lens damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp aim poor

Fail 8 Dec 2021 104,257 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

OSR lens damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp aim poor

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,089 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 99,087 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

undertray lose

Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,972 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 90,953 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 85,573 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 85,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,512 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,821 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2015 54,821 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 44,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,483 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 31,479 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,375 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 19,704 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,704 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 SXK is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LC56 SXK, 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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LC56 SXK is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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