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LC54 TYO

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,480 mi
Last recorded61,480 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 TYO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED 205/60/15V

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED 205/60/15V

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge 205/60/15v

Fail 30 Jun 2016 53,356 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge 205/60/15v

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,598 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,579 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Dec 2012 40,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,322 miles

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 Dec 2010 32,083 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 27,807 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 24,254 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 19,060 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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LC54 TYO is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LC54 TYO, 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 LC54 TYO registered?

LC54 TYO is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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