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BT05 EUZ

2005 Kia Magentis

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,017 mi
Last recorded60,017 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EUZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 59,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres 2055516

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2016 53,864 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres 2055516

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking

Pass 19 May 2015 46,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 31 May 2014 39,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 May 2013 32,515 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres heavly cracking and worn on inner edges

metal in off side rear tyre

near side rear tyre cracking and small cuts to tread area

Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,283 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on dash

tyres cracking

wipers slightly smearing and off side split slightly on edge

Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,654 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,797 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 17,797 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,019 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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BT05 EUZ is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT05 EUZ, 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 BT05 EUZ registered?

BT05 EUZ is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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