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LC05 FJV

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,488 mi
Last recorded74,488 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FJV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

offside outer sill at rear slight corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,485 miles

Front registration plate insecure and cracked (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside outer sill at rear slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,876 miles

front number plate damaged close to excess

nearside front suspension arm slight play in ball joint

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Feb 2016 70,875 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads on pass limit

front number plate damaged close to excess

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge close to showing cords

offside front tyre wearing inner edge close to showing cords

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine oil low

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine oil low

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,227 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,413 miles

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

front no plate poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges close to canverse

nearside front headlamp image poor

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,413 miles

front no plate poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges close to canverse

nearside front headlamp image poor

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,385 miles

nearside front headlamp poor image

offside front brake pads very low

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,524 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,562 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 28,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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LC05 FJV is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

LC05 FJV is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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