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LV05 VKT

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,357 mi
Last recorded99,357 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VKT
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 99,357 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 57,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 54,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 51,300 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 27,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 21,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 16,428 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 14,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Jul 2013 14,797 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,546 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 1,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 1,090 miles

parking brake lever travel high.

slight oil leak.

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 VKT is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LV05 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

LV05 VKT is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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