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WV09 LPJ

2009 Kia Magentis

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,368 mi
Last recorded133,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Magentis61,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 LPJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 133,368 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 133,368 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 133,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 127,532 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 127,532 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 May 2023 111,761 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 111,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 106,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 103,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 103,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 100,659 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 51,304 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 26,363 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,189 miles

rear tyres have irregular wear

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,290 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 12,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 9,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 8,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WV09 LPJ is a 2009 Kia Magentis in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2009 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 61,417 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 WV09 LPJ, 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 17 years old, this Kia Magentis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV09 LPJ registered?

WV09 LPJ is a 2009 Kia Magentis, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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