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LD05 NLC

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,666 mi
Last recorded67,666 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 67,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 67,099 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 67,088 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak of exhaust gases on center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded but not significantly weakened (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,192 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 58,192 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working Wiper blade split, not clearing screen fully (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,204 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 55,415 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 53,471 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 53,471 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 51,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 50,206 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 50,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

blanking plug leaking oil

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,781 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges.

N/S/F tyre just starting to feather outer edge.

Pass 1 May 2014 45,463 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,276 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,874 miles

BAD OIL LEAK ON O/S LOWER ON ENGINE SUSPECT OIL FILTER SEAL LEAKING

FRONT O/S AND N/S TYRES JUST IN LIMITS IN TREAD [1.6 MM]

HANDBRAKE WILL REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS SHORTLY

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,690 miles

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

Oil leak

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 NLC is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD05 NLC registered?

LD05 NLC is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is LD05 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 NLC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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