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LC05 VPU

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 May 2019 82,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre has a slight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,933 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 67,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,362 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,794 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,733 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 19,701 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 17,498 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,255 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 VPU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

LC05 VPU is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is LC05 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 VPU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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