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CE05 VHK

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,824 mi
Last recorded121,824 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VHK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 121,824 miles

Adv noise coming from nearside rear hub on rotation unable to determine using mot procedure

Adv offside ball joint boot pin holed

Adv offside seat belt catch casing missing function ok

Adv slight play in nearside rear drop link

Adv slight play in nearside rear upper a arm bush

Corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Corrosion on front sub frame

Front number plate deteriated (readable)

Slight play in rack arms

Fail 20 Apr 2016 121,824 miles

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

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

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

Adv noise coming from nearside rear hub on rotation unable to determine using mot procedure

Adv offside ball joint boot pin holed

Adv offside seat belt catch casing missing function ok

Adv slight play in nearside rear drop link

Adv slight play in nearside rear upper a arm bush

Corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Corrosion on front sub frame

Front number plate deteriated (readable)

Slight play in rack arms

Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,263 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,200 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,405 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,831 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 49,831 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 38,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,737 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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CE05 VHK 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 69.2%.

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 CE05 VHK, 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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CE05 VHK is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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