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2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,207 mi
Last recorded88,207 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 87,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 84,147 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 81,562 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 79,624 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 77,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 74,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,279 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,858 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 66,858 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,834 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 59,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,434 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,121 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,704 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,988 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,348 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 23,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VPN 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 85.7%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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