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KB57 LJO

2007 Kia Magentis

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,766 mi
Last recorded199,766 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2007 Kia Magentis57,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 LJO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 199,766 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 162,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 113,993 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 113,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

electrical wires from battery to inside of car need to be fitted correctly

Pass 5 Dec 2011 91,400 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 91,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 64,614 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 64,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,754 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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KB57 LJO is a 2007 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KB57 LJO, 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 KB57 LJO registered?

KB57 LJO is a 2007 Kia Magentis, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is KB57 LJO safe to buy?

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