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BU06 NDG

2006 Kia Magentis

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,984 mi
Last recorded139,984 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 NDG
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 139,984 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 135,374 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both n/s and o/s rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2017 135,369 miles

Brake performance not tested brake system leaking. (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe. (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both n/s and o/s rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 131,943 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at streeing rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 131,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at streeing rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,818 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

dpf filter has been welded but i cant prove the insides are missing

front brake discs are worn thin

o/s/r brake disc is corroded and slightly binding

Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,818 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

dpf filter has been welded but i cant prove the insides are missing

front brake discs are worn thin

o/s/r brake disc is corroded and slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2014 115,677 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs are worn thin

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

rear brake discs are rusty and in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2014 115,677 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f brake is slightly binding

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs are worn thin

rear brake discs are rusty and in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,797 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 89,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s front wing and bumper damaged.

n/s rear caliper has a low reading.

rear brakes out of balance on rbt test?

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,100 miles

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

n/s front wing and bumper damaged.

n/s rear caliper has a low reading.

rear brakes out of balance on rbt test?

Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,570 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,469 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 57,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

damage to sidewall on o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,321 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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BU06 NDG is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 54,424 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 BU06 NDG, 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 20 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU06 NDG registered?

BU06 NDG is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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