MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
286,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front headlight lens deteriorated
corrosion on front coil springs
eml active
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
noise on steering rack
offside front & rear tyres on legal limits
offside outer sill corroded
steering notchy
various front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front disc worn
nearside front tyre on limits
nearside rear coil springs corroded
noise on steering rack
wear in both front lower suspension arm bushs
Oil leak
both rear D-bushes has slight movement
exhaust corroded in places
205/60/15 on rear 195/65/15 on front
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all four coil springs corroded
both front tyres close to limits
nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres close to limits
corrosion on rear coil springs
eml light active
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front number plate damaged
fuel tank damp
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres close to limits
exhaust corroded in places
front brake discs worn
front number plate damaged
offside front inner plastic cover loose
offside front seatbelt locking to quick
offside rear coil spring corroded
offside rear tyre out of shape
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres close to limits
exhaust corroded in places
front brake discs worn
front number plate damaged
offside front inner plastic cover loose
offside front seatbelt locking to quick
offside rear coil spring corroded
offside rear tyre out of shape
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front number plate cracked
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?
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BL54 VZA is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 VZA, 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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BL54 VZA is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 February 2005.
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