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LG55 VCU

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,461 mi
Last recorded70,461 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 70,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,531 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2019 68,488 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,154 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,154 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 61,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEX TO MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEX TO MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,807 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,604 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,218 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 47,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,700 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,984 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 35,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,883 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,948 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 VCU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VCU, 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 LG55 VCU registered?

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

Is LG55 VCU safe to buy?

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