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SP57 VRX

2007 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,891 mi
Last recorded64,891 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 VRX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 64,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front suspension rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2020 64,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front suspension rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,248 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 61,248 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel all 4 not checked (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

noise from o/s/r wheel/brakes

Pass 27 Aug 2018 57,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 57,121 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor (3.1 (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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,996 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,996 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both very badly corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,802 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 48,802 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,645 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 38,057 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 38,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,712 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,947 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 21,947 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,034 miles

rear discs rusty

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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SP57 VRX is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP57 VRX, 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 SP57 VRX registered?

SP57 VRX is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is SP57 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 VRX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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