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LC05 FJE

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,294 mi
Last recorded66,294 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FJE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,294 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 58,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,107 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 36,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Also tread depth at 2.4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle been under sealed

Fail 16 Jun 2022 36,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Also tread depth at 2.4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle been under sealed

Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 27,411 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 27,411 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi slight blow

front sub frame corroded

offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,173 miles

blow front exhaust flexi

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,554 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall.

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 24,553 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall.

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,409 miles

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

both rear tyres outer walls are perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,194 miles

both rear tyres outer walls perishing

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,041 miles

both rear tyres outer walls perishing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 21,041 miles

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

both rear tyres outer walls perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,734 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside front tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,430 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres outer walls starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,161 miles

both rear tyre walls are starting to perish

Fail 29 Jun 2010 16,157 miles

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

both rear tyre walls are starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2009 14,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 13,318 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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LC05 FJE is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC05 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

LC05 FJE is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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