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BL54 VYZ

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,698 mi
Last recorded41,698 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VYZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,698 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,745 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,214 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,848 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,798 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,251 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,316 miles

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

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

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 VYZ is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYZ, 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 BL54 VYZ registered?

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

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