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BV05 UKR

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,295 mi
Last recorded93,295 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 UKR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,295 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,266 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,444 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,581 miles

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,793 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,520 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,285 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,473 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,657 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,853 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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BV05 UKR is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV05 UKR, 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 BV05 UKR registered?

BV05 UKR is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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