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BG55 BHL

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,418 mi
Last recorded66,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BHL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,418 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,059 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 52,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,419 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 40,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,192 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall is cracked.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,704 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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BG55 BHL is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG55 BHL, 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 BG55 BHL registered?

BG55 BHL is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BG55 BHL safe to buy?

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