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Kia Magentis

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

LA55 GBOMOT history

LA55 GBO is a black petrol Kia Magentis first used on 17 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
58,681 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 GBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Magentis
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 GBO was last recorded at 58,681 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,661 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,681 miles
  • 2025 – 58,211 miles
  • 2024 – 57,950 miles
  • 2023 – 57,340 miles
  • 2022 – 56,139 miles
  • 2021 – 55,559 miles
  • 2020 – 54,618 miles
  • 2019 – 51,843 miles
  • 2018 – 48,956 miles
  • 2017 – 45,212 miles
  • 2016 – 42,152 miles
  • 2015 – 39,622 miles
  • 2014 – 37,266 miles
  • 2013 – 34,345 miles
  • 2012 – 31,237 miles
  • 2011 – 27,791 miles
  • 2010 – 23,706 miles
  • 2009 – 19,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,681 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside cracking

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front cracking and slightly wearing on edges, offside rear slightly cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight pitting on offside front brake disc on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,681 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    58,681 miles
    Test number
    445224390137
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail58,661 miles (+450)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,661 miles
    Test number
    353239428829
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,211 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    141908700897
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front cracking and slightly wearing on edges, offside rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight pitting on offside front brake disc on inner face

  4. Fail58,208 miles (+258)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,208 miles
    Test number
    963449515262
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front cracking and slightly wearing on edges, offside rear slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight pitting on offside front brake disc on inner face

  5. Pass57,950 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    954350370237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty

  6. Fail57,949 miles (+609)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    215341115254
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty

  7. Pass57,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    769091657293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

  8. Fail57,340 miles (+1,201)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    283869205939
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass56,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    359757707705
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated

  10. Fail56,139 miles (+580)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    706230827988
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated

  11. Pass55,559 miles (+941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,559 miles
    Test number
    746562802716
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator?

  12. Pass54,618 miles (+2,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,618 miles
    Test number
    451077112419
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre becoming worn 2-3mm and slightly perished

  13. Pass51,843 miles (+2,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    872311034205
    • Advisory1/ both front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished
    • Advisory2/ n/s rear tyre near limits

  14. Pass48,956 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,956 miles
    Test number
    849475246243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,212 miles (+3,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,212 miles
    Test number
    963146445309
    • Advisory1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edges. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

  16. Pass42,152 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,152 miles
    Test number
    278456165682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,622 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,622 miles
    Test number
    475042875071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,266 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,266 miles
    Test number
    868538674056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,345 miles (+3,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,345 miles
    Test number
    908693673025
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low and is perished.

  20. Pass31,237 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,237 miles
    Test number
    868335172078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,791 miles (+4,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,791 miles
    Test number
    925446171096
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

  22. Pass23,706 miles (+4,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,706 miles
    Test number
    124544970442
    • Note1/ front brake pads becoming worn

  23. Pass19,156 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,156 miles
    Test number
    743628079039
    • NoteN/s front tyre near legal limits, worn on inside edge.

Questions about LA55 GBO

Does LA55 GBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 GBO is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 GBO?
The MOT on LA55 GBO is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 GBO done?
LA55 GBO was recorded at 58,681 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,326 miles a year.
Has LA55 GBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 GBO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 GBO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 GBO find?
LA55 GBO passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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