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SY57 UYM

2007 Kia Magentis

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,592 mi
Last recorded159,592 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 UYM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 159,592 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 159,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint split pin (2.5.A.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 154,913 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 154,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre badly worn on shoulder and has a punture

Pass 20 Feb 2016 140,645 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 140,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 121,148 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 121,147 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,224 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 97,224 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,779 miles

Both front tyres have no tread on inside edges.

Rear tyres both have slight perishing and offside is wearing bare on inside edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,376 miles

all four tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,103 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 49,103 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SY57 UYM is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY57 UYM, 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 SY57 UYM registered?

SY57 UYM is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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