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LB54 VRM

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,429 mi
Last recorded158,429 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 VRM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 158,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 158,429 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 138,345 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 138,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 120,273 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,390 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 109,390 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 99,646 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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,264 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 81,602 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,602 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,220 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 58,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,501 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 40,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LB54 VRM is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc 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 LB54 VRM, 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 LB54 VRM registered?

LB54 VRM is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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