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YP05 LXU

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 LXU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,233 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,700 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 73,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,989 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 58,989 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,999 miles

o/s/r not snow tyre like others

Fail 29 Jan 2013 45,983 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre not snow tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,402 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,944 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,944 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,828 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,828 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,407 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,096 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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YP05 LXU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP05 LXU, 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 YP05 LXU registered?

YP05 LXU is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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