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LB05 LNF

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 87,838 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 87,838 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 82,071 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded around petrol tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 82,071 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded around petrol tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,757 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,078 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,111 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,323 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,442 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,733 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,014 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,486 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,544 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 22,157 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 LNF is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LNF, 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 LNF registered?

LB05 LNF is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is LB05 LNF safe to buy?

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