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LA04 GXB

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,336 mi
Last recorded85,336 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 GXB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f the D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,634 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,634 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,307 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,420 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,217 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 34,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,724 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2007 20,875 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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LA04 GXB is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

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

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