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LG55 PXB

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,788 mi
Last recorded84,788 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 PXB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 84,788 miles

Both rear handbrake cables mounting damage however re-secured

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2026 84,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Both rear handbrake cables mounting damage however re-secured

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2026 84,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Both handbrake cables mounting damage however re-secured

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushes perished worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2024 78,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 59,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 53,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 49,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,442 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,169 miles

front no. plate cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2013 25,097 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,097 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,413 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,496 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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LG55 PXB is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LG55 PXB, 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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What year was LG55 PXB registered?

LG55 PXB is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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