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BK05 WSN

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WSN
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 71,474 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sump corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 71,474 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sump corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,979 miles

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

unable too see condition off parking brake shoes

Fail 22 Apr 2014 67,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

unable too see condition off parking brake shoes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,670 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,631 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,176 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 43,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,894 miles

both number plates begining to de-laminate

wiper blades poor condition(replacment rubbers loose fit)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both number plates begining to de-laminate

wiper blades poor condition(replacment rubbers loose fit)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,428 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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BK05 WSN is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK05 WSN, 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 BK05 WSN registered?

BK05 WSN is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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