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LB05 KZA

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,176 mi
Last recorded87,176 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,176 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slight wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,918 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slight wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,036 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust pipe flexi deteriated

offside wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust pipe flexi deteriated

offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,571 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 66,145 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 66,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,085 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 May 2011 50,570 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,076 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,425 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 KZA is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KZA, 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 KZA is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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