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LG55 VDC

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,164 mi
Last recorded103,164 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 94,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight amount of grease leaking due to distorted inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 94,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm fouling body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight amount of grease leaking due to distorted inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,880 miles

front discs worn

Fail 26 Sep 2014 89,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s wiper blade fouling body

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,575 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,808 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,493 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,695 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 VDC is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

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

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