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BJ05 MPE

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,411 mi
Last recorded102,411 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MPE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,112 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,250 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Feb 2015 82,250 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,964 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Feb 2014 69,964 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,478 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,892 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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BJ05 MPE is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ05 MPE, 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 BJ05 MPE registered?

BJ05 MPE is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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