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SV57 TFK

2007 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,872 mi
Last recorded128,872 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 TFK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 128,872 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front sub frame corroded and holed at steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Rear subframe at rear lower suspension arm mounting seriously corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 111,908 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 111,908 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,595 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both bushes both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to lower engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,595 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both bushes both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to lower engine bay and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre low and perished and badly worn on edge

offside rear tyre low and perished and badly worn on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge and perished

parking sticker on windscreen

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt

Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,995 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge and perished

parking sticker on windscreen

rear discs corroded

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edge

nearside rear tyre low and worn on edge and perished

offside front tyre perished

parking sticker on windscreen

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 13 Oct 2011 6,933 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 6,933 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 4,817 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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SV57 TFK is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SV57 TFK, 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 SV57 TFK registered?

SV57 TFK is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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