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LC05 YOT

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,247 mi
Last recorded68,247 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,247 miles

Nearside Front lower door slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil sump pan corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 68,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front lower door slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,079 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,433 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,594 miles

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front tyres worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders

Nearside reat tyre worn to 2mm on the outer tread shoulder

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front tyres worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders

Nearside reat tyre worn to 2mm on the outer tread shoulder

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Fail 21 May 2013 49,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 47,384 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 43,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 36,992 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 30,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 21,739 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 YOT 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 76.9%.

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 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 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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