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LG55 ULU

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,627 mi
Last recorded53,627 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 ULU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,627 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear brake discs corrodded & pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust downpipe is deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,050 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 38,071 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,713 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 31,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,533 miles

"flat spot" on o/s/r tyre tread.

o/s/f tyre slightly under inflated.

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 ULU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LG55 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

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

Is LG55 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 ULU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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