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BL54 VYX

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,283 mi
Last recorded87,283 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VYX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,283 miles

nearside rear brake pads low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,715 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlamps in poor condition

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

small chip in zone a of screen

Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

headlamps in poor condition

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

small chip in zone a of screen

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,164 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 47,446 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,389 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 36,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate cracked

Pass 2 May 2008 17,688 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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BL54 VYX is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL54 VYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 VYX registered?

BL54 VYX is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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