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LR05 UOU

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,867 mi
Last recorded130,867 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 UOU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 130,867 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front lower seal damage

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front lower seal damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2022 105,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front lower seal damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seal panel is damaged

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 96,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seal panel is damaged

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 78,546 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 69,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,408 miles

OIL LEAK!!!

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,029 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 62,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,539 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 17 Mar 2010 46,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,816 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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LR05 UOU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LR05 UOU, 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 LR05 UOU registered?

LR05 UOU is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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