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BX55 XOT

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,678 mi
Last recorded79,678 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XOT
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,593 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,639 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,639 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,048 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,508 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,925 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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BX55 XOT is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BX55 XOT, 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 BX55 XOT registered?

BX55 XOT is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is BX55 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 XOT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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