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BP55 FAP

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,118 mi
Last recorded80,118 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 FAP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,118 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 80,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 1 May 2015 69,857 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 69,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 57,386 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 51,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 51,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 45,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,682 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,137 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,436 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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BP55 FAP is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP55 FAP, 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 BP55 FAP registered?

BP55 FAP is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is BP55 FAP safe to buy?

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