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LC05 FPY

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,876 mi
Last recorded69,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 69,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 68,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2024 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,333 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 49,970 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Front In Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,281 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 39,823 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,668 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,883 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 37,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,584 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 33,706 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,912 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 30,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 27,906 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 May 2010 25,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,702 miles

both rear tyre treads worn down to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2008 18,706 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 FPY is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY registered?

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

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