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LC56 SXP

2007 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,402 mi
Last recorded103,402 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 103,402 miles

Front bumper slight loose nearside front

Fail 25 Jul 2025 103,271 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))

Front bumper slight loose nearside front

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2024 93,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,785 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 79,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 74,483 miles

Front bumper damage/slight loose

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

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

Rear exhaust shield slight loose

Pass 7 Aug 2020 70,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,854 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,670 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,208 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,206 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm inner badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm inner badly worn (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking on tread advise replacement.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,541 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 29,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 21,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 14,557 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 14,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 8,856 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 8,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SXP is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Silver 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 LC56 SXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC56 SXP registered?

LC56 SXP is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 February 2007.

Is LC56 SXP safe to buy?

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