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LB05 RXR

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,531 mi
Last recorded140,531 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 RXR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 140,531 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 137,389 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 137,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,322 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 135,320 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,042 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaked

Fail 2 Sep 2019 131,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaked

Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,752 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 126,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,841 miles

Rear Upper Both sides of the Suspension upright top pin bearing is deteriorated allowing lateral movement of the upright. No play in the bearing, but still advise replacing if the part is available separately.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 114,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 109,311 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 99,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,409 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,241 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 44,223 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,223 miles

Rear 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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LB05 RXR is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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