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LC05 FJA

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FJA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,409 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,398 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracks

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 205/60R15 91V

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 205/60R15 91V

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,071 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,724 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

signs of oil leak around oil filter housing area

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,657 miles

front sub-frame and sump scuff damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2011 64,657 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)

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

front discs heaverly worn

front sub-frame and sump scuff damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,416 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,595 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,139 miles

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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LC05 FJA is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC05 FJA, 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 LC05 FJA registered?

LC05 FJA is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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