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BU05 BXJ

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,500 mi
Last recorded139,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 BXJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 139,500 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 139,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 125,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 125,910 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 113,228 miles

Front brake discs poor condition.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,493 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 77,815 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,314 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,654 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 49,654 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BU05 BXJ is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU05 BXJ, 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 BU05 BXJ registered?

BU05 BXJ is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is BU05 BXJ safe to buy?

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