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LM05 NOU

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,272 mi
Last recorded126,272 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 NOU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 126,272 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 124,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 122,143 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 121,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Badly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working Hi Viz (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Belt jammed (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to rear running gear

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,254 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 113,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 102,805 miles

front number plate cracked several places

offside front tyre worn 2mm, with inner shoulder worn smooth [LEGAL AT TEST]

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,198 miles

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2011 77,146 miles

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

front number plate is cracked several places, suggest change asap

nearside outer drive shaft boot has slight dampness around fixing clip on drive shaft

Pass 29 Dec 2011 77,146 miles

front number plate is cracked several places, suggest change asap

nearside outer drive shaft boot has slight dampness around fixing clip on drive shaft

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,006 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)

advise front pads appear getting low

Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,006 miles

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

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

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)

advise front pads appear getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,952 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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LM05 NOU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM05 NOU, 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 LM05 NOU registered?

LM05 NOU is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LM05 NOU safe to buy?

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