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SY07 XFV

2007 Kia Magentis

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,366 mi
Last recorded121,366 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 XFV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,366 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 121,366 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 107,404 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 107,404 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,838 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 97,683 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,629 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,772 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 86,772 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,551 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,588 miles

battery security could be improved.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 72,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

battery security could be improved.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,013 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,013 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2012 59,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,310 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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SY07 XFV is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 SY07 XFV, 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 SY07 XFV registered?

SY07 XFV is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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