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LC56 SXS

2007 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,728 mi
Last recorded81,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,728 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 81,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 79,863 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,959 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,340 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,923 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,044 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,261 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 50,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,787 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,959 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 36,959 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,384 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 26,815 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,954 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,701 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,859 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 SXS is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

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

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