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LG55 VCN

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 VCN
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 101,850 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 92,494 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 87,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 83,875 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 83,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,412 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 80,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,308 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pump insecue

Fail 12 Aug 2019 76,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pump insecue

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,834 miles

Offside Outer C.V. GAITOR - CRACKING

Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,989 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,989 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,924 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 56,924 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank ,marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres scrubbing of on inner edges os bald on inner edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,001 miles

slight corrosion on centre exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,560 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 29,510 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,503 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,492 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 VCN is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

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

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