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BL54 VZA

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

286,426 mi
Last recorded286,426 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VZA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 286,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 265,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 239,991 miles

Oil leak

both rear D-bushes has slight movement

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 8 Jan 2015 218,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 198,715 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 175,779 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

fuel tank damp

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 154,674 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 154,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 132,127 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2013 132,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,902 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 81,898 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,904 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,172 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,884 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 24,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 17,640 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 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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