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LG55 UAL

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 UAL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,123 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 99,123 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,218 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level slightly low.

front number plate damaged.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 60,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,413 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 54,413 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak onto front subframe and suspension rubbers

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,257 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,439 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,357 miles

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)

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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LG55 UAL is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG55 UAL, 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 LG55 UAL registered?

LG55 UAL is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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