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LG55 ULP

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,205 mi
Last recorded78,205 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,205 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 69,637 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,587 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 65,456 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,559 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,489 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 38,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,403 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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LG55 ULP is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

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

Is LG55 ULP safe to buy?

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