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LV05 OSK

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,048 mi
Last recorded61,048 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 OSK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 61,048 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring hanging around drivers feet etc (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring and bracket insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning power steering noisy/leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached main suspension bolt loose / damaged (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

various body damage etc

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,741 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 52,741 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has a black screw inbetween letter v (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps insecure and obstructing registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible due to registration light obstructing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Rear boot lid does not open

Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,663 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper A ARM BALL JOINT CASTLE NUT BUT NO SPLIT PIN. HOLE NOT VISIBLE

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO WING AREA

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper A ARM BALL JOINT CASTLE NUT BUT NO SPLIT PIN. HOLE NOT VISIBLE

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Fail 25 Mar 2022 42,657 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper A ARM BALL JOINT CASTLE NUT BUT NO SPLIT PIN. HOLE NOT VISIBLE

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO WING AREA

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper A ARM BALL JOINT CASTLE NUT BUT NO SPLIT PIN. HOLE NOT VISIBLE

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 36,253 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,572 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front wing damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,250 miles

driver's door not fully opening

Fail 5 Mar 2019 27,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

driver's door not fully opening

Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,786 miles

Offside Front Driver door not fully open due to a wing damage

Offside Front Outer Side wing has a damage

Fail 22 Mar 2018 22,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (Excessive sidewall perish) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall excessively perished

Offside Front Driver door not fully open due to a wing damage

Offside Front Outer Side wing has a damage

Pass 27 Feb 2017 16,223 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 16,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,271 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 10,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009
Fail 2 Mar 2009

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,559 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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LV05 OSK is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LV05 OSK, 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 LV05 OSK registered?

LV05 OSK is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 OSK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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