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BP05 CAU

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 CAU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 86,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,962 miles

both rear top suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 56,623 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,496 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,205 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 20,996 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 7,013 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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BP05 CAU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BP05 CAU, 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 BP05 CAU registered?

BP05 CAU is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is BP05 CAU safe to buy?

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