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BF05 KTV

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,861 mi
Last recorded109,861 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KTV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 109,861 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 109,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 99,558 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,692 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,785 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 59,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,517 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 95,766 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,423 miles

both front c/v gaitors just passable recomend replacement

Fail 14 Sep 2012 27,423 miles

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

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

both front c/v gaitors just passable recomend replacement

Fail 23 Sep 2011 23,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,465 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,254 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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BF05 KTV is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BF05 KTV, 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 BF05 KTV registered?

BF05 KTV is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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