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LA04 GWP

2004 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,497 mi
Last recorded54,497 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 GWP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,497 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer outer cv boot deteriorated and very slight leak on inner clip

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished around complete circumference 205/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage slight leak on steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer cv boot deteriorated and very slight leak on inner clip

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished around complete circumference 205/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 57,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer outer cv boot deteriorated and very slight leak on inner clip

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished around complete circumference 205/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage slight leak on steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer cv boot deteriorated and very slight leak on inner clip

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished around complete circumference 205/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides rear tyres slight pershing cracks and n\s\r tyre have a nail

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,766 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise wiper blades smearing & spliting

Fail 11 Jun 2013 36,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise wiper blades smearing & spliting

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,147 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,972 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,807 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,601 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,067 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LA04 GWP is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 55,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA04 GWP, 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 22 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA04 GWP registered?

LA04 GWP is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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