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LB05 KYY

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 86,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas/components.

Fail 18 Mar 2020 86,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas components

Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 85,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 75,788 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,930 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 3 May 2013 64,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,154 miles

both front c v boots damp

Pass 19 Jun 2011 50,142 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight grease leak from both outer cv boots

Fail 19 Jun 2011 50,142 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight grease leak from both outer cv boots

Fail 20 Aug 2010 44,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,466 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,354 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 26,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,206 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 KYY is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KYY, 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 LB05 KYY registered?

LB05 KYY is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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