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BJ06 KMY

2006 Kia Magentis

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,740 mi
Last recorded174,740 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 KMY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 174,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 174,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 164,587 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 143,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 124,645 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 106,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,734 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,317 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,444 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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BJ06 KMY is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2006 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 54,424 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 BJ06 KMY, 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 20 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ06 KMY registered?

BJ06 KMY is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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