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LB05 RMX

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,521 mi
Last recorded148,521 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 RMX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,521 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 145,921 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 145,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 143,892 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 143,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 143,578 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 143,259 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,072 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 137,534 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 137,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 135,097 miles

Central Rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 31 Jul 2017 135,064 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2016 131,620 miles

Centre Rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 131,620 miles

Centre Rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 128,177 miles

centre rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 9 Jul 2014 125,324 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres well worn on outer/inner edges of tread. Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside front wiperblade deteriorated

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,324 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres well worn on outer/inner edges of tread. Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside front wiperblade deteriorated

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 17 Jul 2013 120,792 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,323 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 103,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR, OSR, OSF & NSR brake discs worn & corroded

Noise from NSR & OSR when hand brake in use on rollers

Fail 20 Jul 2011 90,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR, OSR, OSF & NSR brake discs worn & corroded

Noise from NSR & OSR when hand brake in use on rollers

Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

RFL is being displayed to early

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

RFL is being displayed to early

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,824 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,187 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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LB05 RMX is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 52,503 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 LB05 RMX, 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 21 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB05 RMX is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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