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LD05 MBY

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,414 mi
Last recorded66,414 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 MBY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 66,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,589 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2019 64,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,023 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,407 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,705 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip leaking grease

Slight play in o/s/f rack inner ball joint

Pass 19 May 2015 49,478 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f cv boot and lower balljoint slight seapage of grease

o/s/f steering arm slight play

rear brake increase 29%

Fail 19 May 2015 49,478 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f cv boot and lower balljoint slight seapage of grease

o/s/f steering arm slight play

rear brake increase 29%

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,003 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 41,612 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2012 38,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,484 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,208 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 204,888 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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LD05 MBY is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LD05 MBY, 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 LD05 MBY registered?

LD05 MBY is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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