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LC05 FPX

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,958 mi
Last recorded69,958 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,958 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 69,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,643 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front END PREVIOUS BODY DAMAGE

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner DRIVESHAFT GATOR SLIGHTLY WEEPAGE OF GREASE

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,958 miles

Front BOTH SIDES BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

Nearside Front headlight slight condensation

Offside Front PREVIOUS BODY PANEL DAMAGE

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 65,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front BOTH SIDES BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

Offside Front PREVIOUS BODY PANEL DAMAGE

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 61,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 58,866 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 58,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,144 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 54,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades slightly worn

previous front end body damage..

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,899 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 39,899 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,002 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 33,938 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,539 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 28,539 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 17,472 miles

Accident damage/repair at front. Routine inspection recomended.

Fail 2 Aug 2008 17,472 miles

Accident damage/repair at front. Routine inspection recomended.

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 FPX is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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