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LB05 LNE

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,410 mi
Last recorded95,410 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2019 73,423 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 73,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,924 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 62,924 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm fouling on suspension strut (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,217 miles

FRONT TYRE WEARING DOWN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,458 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,273 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,271 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,442 miles

n/s cv boot weeping

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,154 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,659 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)

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 LNE is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB05 LNE, 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 LNE is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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