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AU54 KMK

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,063 mi
Last recorded114,063 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KMK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 101,750 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 101,540 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 95,424 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 95,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle both sides need attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,294 miles

small oil leak from gearbox oil cooler

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,223 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear perished

Fail 27 Jan 2016 84,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear perished

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,456 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,154 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,318 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,918 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,562 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,620 miles

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

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

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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AU54 KMK is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AU54 KMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU54 KMK?

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What year was AU54 KMK registered?

AU54 KMK is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is AU54 KMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 KMK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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