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LC05 VPW

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,809 mi
Last recorded77,809 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VPW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,809 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 77,809 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,187 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,536 miles

N/S/R disc+pads been hot

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 53,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

N/S/R disc+pads been hot

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

Pass 26 May 2011 41,459 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 41,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,479 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Handbrake travel long

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,791 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 VPW is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

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

Is LC05 VPW safe to buy?

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